What is Earth science?

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Across
  1. 2. The study of the solid Earth, including rocks and the processes that shape it.
  2. 3. Resource, A resource that takes millions of years to form and cannot be replaced quickly (e.g., coal, oil).
  3. 7. Hazard, A serious event in nature, like a flood, hurricane, or earthquake, that can cause damage.
  4. 9. Science, The scientific study of Earth and its place in space, including its systems.
  5. 10. Tectonics, The theory that Earth's outer shell is divided into plates that move over the mantle.
  6. 11. The study of the atmosphere and weather.
  7. 12. The part of Earth where life exists, including land, water, and air.
  8. 13. Water on Earth, including oceans, lakes, rivers, and glaciers.
  9. 14. The hard outer shell of Earth, including the crust and uppermost mantle.
Down
  1. 1. Resource, A resource that can be replaced naturally in a short time (e.g., sunlight, wind).
  2. 2. All the land and rock making up Earth, including crust, mantle, and core.
  3. 4. The soft, plastic-like part of the mantle that tectonic plates float on.
  4. 5. The study of the ocean, including currents, tides, and marine life.
  5. 6. A thin layer of gases that surrounds Earth.
  6. 8. The study of planets, stars, and space beyond Earth.