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Branches of Earth Science

Branches of Earth Science. Chapter 1, section 1. Geology. What is a geology? What does it include?. The scientific study of the origin, history, and structure of Earth and the processes that shape Earth. Various fields with many job options; can specialize. Oceanography.

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Branches of Earth Science

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  1. Branches of Earth Science Chapter 1, section 1

  2. Geology • What is a geology? • What does it include? • The scientific study of the origin, history, and structure of Earth and the processes that shape Earth. • Various fields with many job options; can specialize

  3. Oceanography • What is oceanography? • What types? • Other important items… • The scientific study of the ocean/sea. • Physical, Chemical, Geological, & Biological • Alvin-minisub that helps study the ocean

  4. Meteorology • What is meteorology? • Items studied: • The study of the Earth’s atmosphere, especially in relation to weather and climate. • Weather including hurricanes, tornadoes, thunderstorms, etc.

  5. Astronomy • What is astronomy? • What is studied? • What are important instruments? • The study of the universe. • Stars, planets, asteroids, and all things in space. • Optical telescopes

  6. Other Branches • What is environmental science? • What is an ecologist? • What is geochemistry? • The study of how humans interact with the environment. • A person who studies a organisms & their environment • The studies of geology and chemistry combined.

  7. What is a cartographer? • A person who makes maps.

  8. Review • 1. Who studies the weather? • 2. Explain, in your own words, what is astronomy. • 3. What does geology include? Explain. • 4. Explain why these types of earth science are important to learn.

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