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BRANCHES OF EARTH SCIENCE

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BRANCHES OF EARTH SCIENCE

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  1. Branches of Earth Branches of Earth Science Science MS. Hall

  2. Geology- Science That Rocks! Geology- Science That Rocks! Geology is the study of the origin, Geology is the study of the origin, history, and structure of the Earth. history, and structure of the Earth. Most geologist specialize in a certain Most geologist specialize in a certain aspect of the Earth. aspect of the Earth. • Volcanologist are geologist who study Volcanologist are geologist who study volcanoes. volcanoes. • Semiologists are geologist who study Semiologists are geologist who study earthquakes. earthquakes. • Paleontologists are geologists who Paleontologists are geologists who study fossils. study fossils. Small text

  3. Oceanography- Water, Water, Everywhere! Oceanography is the scientific study of the sea. • Physical oceanographers study physical features of the ocean such as waves and currents to see how they affect weather patterns and aquatic life. • Biological oceanographers study plants and animals that live in the ocean. • Geological oceanographers study and explore the ocean floor for clues to Earth’s history. • Chemical oceanographers study the amount and distribution of natural and human-made chemicals in the ocean.

  4. Meteorology-It’s a Gas Meteorology is the scientific study of Earth’s atmosphere, specifically in relation to the weather and climate. • Common careers in meteorology is weather forecasting. • Knowing what the weather will be like makes our lives more comfortable. • Sometimes our lives depend on weather forecasts.

  5. Astronomy- Far, Far Away Astronomy is the study of the universe. • Astronomers study stars, asteroids, planets, and everything else in space. • Optical telescopes are one way astronomers study objects in space.

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