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WORDS TO UNDERSTAND

atmospheric science: the study of the layers of gases, called the atmosphere , that surround Earth certification: a credential awarded by a professional association or organization to workers who have met a set of established criterion (e g , have a certain level of experience, have a certain degree, pass an examination) environmental policy: a plan made by government agencies, businesses, or other public or private organizations that pertains to human effects on the environment; specifically, one that is developed to reduce or prevent harm to the environment geology: the study of Earth’s physical structures and the processes that create those structures hydrology: the study of the movement, distribution, and quality of water in the

earth and its relationship with the environment inclement: unpleasant and sometimes severe

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