Difference between revisions of "Earth & Space Science Glossary"
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* Arctic Ocean | * Arctic Ocean | ||
* artificial impacts | * artificial impacts | ||
| + | * [[Questions:ESS Plate Tectonics#q1|Appalachian Mountains]] | ||
* [[HS-ESS1-6|asteroids]] | * [[HS-ESS1-6|asteroids]] | ||
* [[Questions:ESS Modeling of Earths Interior#q3|asthenosphere]] | * [[Questions:ESS Modeling of Earths Interior#q3|asthenosphere]] | ||
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== B == | == B == | ||
| + | * [[Questions:ESS Modeling of Earths Interior#q5|basalt]] | ||
* [[HS-ESS1-2|Big Bang theory]] | * [[HS-ESS1-2|Big Bang theory]] | ||
* [[HS-ESS3-3|biodiversity]] | * [[HS-ESS3-3|biodiversity]] | ||
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== C == | == C == | ||
| + | * [[Questions:ESS Plate Tectonics#q1|Caledonian Mountain]] | ||
* [[HS-ESS2-6|carbon cycle]] | * [[HS-ESS2-6|carbon cycle]] | ||
* [[HS-ESS3-6|carbon dioxide]] | * [[HS-ESS3-6|carbon dioxide]] | ||
* [[HS-ESS2-6|carbon]] | * [[HS-ESS2-6|carbon]] | ||
* [[HS-ESS1-5|central ancient core]] | * [[HS-ESS1-5|central ancient core]] | ||
| + | * [[Questions:ESS Plate Tectonics#q1|Central Pangean Mountains]] | ||
* [[HS-ESS2-5|chemical weathering]] | * [[HS-ESS2-5|chemical weathering]] | ||
* [[HS-ESS3-1|climate change]] | * [[HS-ESS3-1|climate change]] | ||
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* [[HS-ESS1-5|crustal rocks]] | * [[HS-ESS1-5|crustal rocks]] | ||
* [[HS-ESS3-6|cryosphere]] | * [[HS-ESS3-6|cryosphere]] | ||
| + | * [[Questions:ESS Modeling of Earths Interior#q4|crystallization]] | ||
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== D == | == D == | ||
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* ice extent | * ice extent | ||
* [[HS-ESS2-2|ice]] | * [[HS-ESS2-2|ice]] | ||
| + | * [[Questions:ESS Modeling of Earths Interior#q4|igneous rock]] | ||
* [[HS-ESS1-6|impact craters]] | * [[HS-ESS1-6|impact craters]] | ||
* infrared radiation | * infrared radiation | ||
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== J == | == J == | ||
* jet stream | * jet stream | ||
| + | * [[Questions:ESS Modeling of Earths Interior#q5|Juan de Fuca ridge model]] | ||
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== K == | == K == | ||
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* [[HS-ESS1-1|mass]] | * [[HS-ESS1-1|mass]] | ||
* [[HS-ESS2-5|mechanical weathering]] | * [[HS-ESS2-5|mechanical weathering]] | ||
| + | * [[Questions:ESS Modeling of Earths Interior#q4|metamorphic rock]] | ||
* meteorite impacts | * meteorite impacts | ||
* [[HS-ESS1-6|meteorites]] | * [[HS-ESS1-6|meteorites]] | ||
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* [[HS-ESS3-4|pollution]] | * [[HS-ESS3-4|pollution]] | ||
* positive feedback | * positive feedback | ||
| + | * [[Questions:ESS Modeling of Earths Interior#q3|potassium]] | ||
* [[HS-ESS2-4|precipitation patterns]] | * [[HS-ESS2-4|precipitation patterns]] | ||
* [[HS-ESS2-5|precipitation]] | * [[HS-ESS2-5|precipitation]] | ||
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* [[HS-ESS3-5|sea level rise]] | * [[HS-ESS3-5|sea level rise]] | ||
* [[HS-ESS3-1|sea level]] | * [[HS-ESS3-1|sea level]] | ||
| − | * [[ | + | * [[Questions:ESS Modeling of Earths Interior#q4|sedimentary rock]] |
* [[HS-ESS2-2|sediment transport]] | * [[HS-ESS2-2|sediment transport]] | ||
* seismic activity | * seismic activity | ||
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* Theia | * Theia | ||
* [[HS-ESS2-3|thermal convection]] | * [[HS-ESS2-3|thermal convection]] | ||
| + | * [[Questions:ESS Modeling of Earths Interior#q3|thorium]] | ||
* [[Questions:ESS Modeling of Earths Interior|transition core]] | * [[Questions:ESS Modeling of Earths Interior|transition core]] | ||
* tsunamis | * tsunamis | ||
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* uplift | * uplift | ||
* [[Questions:ESS Modeling of Earths Interior|upper mantle]] | * [[Questions:ESS Modeling of Earths Interior|upper mantle]] | ||
| + | * [[Questions:ESS Modeling of Earths Interior#q3|uranium]] | ||
* [[HS-ESS3-3|urban planning]] | * [[HS-ESS3-3|urban planning]] | ||
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Revision as of 09:45, 20 June 2025
This glossary is strictly limited to terms originating from official NYSED materials such as standards and released test questions.
A
- accretion
- agricultural efficiency
- albedo
- ancient minerals
- Arctic Ocean
- artificial impacts
- Appalachian Mountains
- asteroids
- asthenosphere
- astronomical evidence
- atmosphere
- atmospheric composition
- atmospheric pressure
B
C
- Caledonian Mountain
- carbon cycle
- carbon dioxide
- carbon
- central ancient core
- Central Pangean Mountains
- chemical weathering
- climate change
- climate feedback
- climate modeling
- climate system
- coastal erosion
- coevolution
- comets
- composition of matter
- composition
- compressional wave velocity
- conservation
- constructive forces
- continental crust
- continental features
- continental rift zone
- convection current
- convergent plate boundary
- coral reefs
- cosmic microwave background (CMB)
- cost‑benefit analysis
- cratering record
- crust
- crustal rocks
- cryosphere
- crystallization
D
- decay products
- decomposition
- delta
- density
- density‑driven flow
- deposition
- destructive forces
- divergent plate boundary
- droughts
- dynamic causes and effects
E
- Earth system interactions
- Earth’s formation
- Earth’s layers
- Earth’s magnetic field
- Earth’s orbit
- Earth’s surface
- Earth’s systems
- Earth
- earthquakes
- East Greenland current
- ecosystem degradation
- electromagnetic energy
- electromagnetic radiation
- element formation
- elements
- elliptical orbits
- emissions
- energy balance
- energy flow
- energy transfer
- erosion
F
- feedback
- feldspar
- fertile soils
- flood basalts
- floods
- flow of energy
- fossil fuels
- fresh water
- frost wedging
G
- galaxy
- garnet
- geoengineering
- geologic history
- geologic processes
- geoscience data
- geoscience factors
- geosphere
- giant impact hypothesis
- glacial ice volumes
- glacial ice
- glacial melt
- global temperature
- global temperatures
- gravitational attraction
- greenhouse gases
- ground vegetation
- groundwater recharge
H
I
- ice extent
- ice
- igneous rock
- impact craters
- infrared radiation
- inner core
- interior processes
- iron
J
- jet stream
- Juan de Fuca ridge model
K
L
- lakes
- land use
- late heavy bombardment
- light spectra
- lithosphere
- living organisms
- lower mantle
- lunar crust
M
- magma
- magnetic field
- magnesium silicates
- magnetism
- mantle convection
- mantle
- mass migrations
- mass of a star
- mass wasting
- mass
- mechanical weathering
- metamorphic rock
- meteorite impacts
- meteorites
- methane
- microbial life
- mid‑ocean ridges
- migration
- minerals
- mining
- model
- molten rock
- moon formation
- moon rocks
- moonquake
- moons
- motion
- mountain
N
- natural hazards
- natural resources
- negative feedback
- nested deep Moonquakes
- Newtonian gravity
- North American continental crust
- Norwegian Current
- nuclear fusion
- nucleosynthesis
O
- observations
- ocean acidification
- ocean circulation
- ocean‑floor features
- ocean
- oceanic crust
- orbital motion
- orbital variation
- orogeny
- outer core
- oxygen production
- oxygen
P
- per‑capita consumption
- permafrost
- photosynthesis
- planetary body
- planetary surfaces
- planets
- plate interaction
- plate spreading
- plate tectonics
- plateaus
- polar Easterlies
- pollution
- positive feedback
- potassium
- precipitation patterns
- precipitation
- pyroxene
Q
R
- radiation
- radioactive isotopes
- radiometric dating
- rate of decline
- recrystallization
- recycling
- redshift
- reefs
- release energy
- resource management
- respiration
- river
- rock cycle
- runoff
S
- salinity
- satellites
- sea ice
- sea level rise
- sea level
- sedimentary rock
- sediment transport
- seismic activity
- seismic waves
- shallow moonquakes
- shear wave velocity
- shield volcano
- silicates
- snow cover
- soil erosion
- soil formation
- soil moisture content
- soil
- solar flares
- solar output
- solar system
- space weather
- space weather
- spatial scales
- species diversity
- spinel
- stars
- stellar evolution
- stratovolcano
- stream deposition
- stream deposition
- stream transportation
- sun’s core
- sunlight reflection
- sunspot cycle
- supernova
- surface processes
- surface temperature
- surface trench
- sustainability
- system feedback
T
- tectonic uplift
- temperature trends
- temporal scales
- Theia
- thermal convection
- thorium
- transition core
- tsunamis
U
V
- valleys
- velocity
- volcanic activity
- volcanic eruptions
- volcanism
W
X
Y
Z
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