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Representations of Earth
Map: -representation of the earth or part of the earth, usually on a flat surface. Globe: -representation of the earth that on a sphere.
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Types of Scientists Meteorologist- study Earth’s atmosphere and monitor, study, and forecast the weather Thermometer- measure temperature Anemometer- measure wind speed and direction Other instruments- radar, satellites, computers, weather balloons, etc.
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Types of Scientists GEOLOGISTS- study the history and structure of the earth using rocks Studies…. Million year mountain ranges Earth’s crust and plates
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Types of Scientists SEISMOLOGISTS- study earthquakes Studies….
Evidence of past earthquakes Records of earthquake waves
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Types of Scientists VOLCANOLOGISTS- study volcanoes and Earth’s internal heat Focus on… geysers, steam, water, and mud that flows out of the Earth’s cracks in the Earth’s surface
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TIROS Television Infrared Observing Satellite
Weather satellite that orbits earth taking photographs and collecting measurements
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GOES Geostationary Orbiting Environmental Satellite
Satellite that for viewing clouds. Orbits in sync with earth’s rotation (constantly views same area of Earth)
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POES Polar Orbiting Environmental Satellite
Satellite that for viewing clouds
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Earth Observing System
EOS Earth Observing System Collects information about land, ocean surfaces, clouds, and atmosphere
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