What are the Branches of Earth Science? I will be able to define matter and describe the properties of matter. What are the Branches of Earth Science? 5 Branches Astronomy Environmental Geology Oceanography Meteorology
What are the Branches of Earth Science? I will be able to define and describe the five branches of Earth Science. What are the Branches of Earth Science? Reason for tides Different Galaxies The Sun Mars Planets Stars Reason for Seasons Telescopes Reason for night/day Astronomer Astronomy The study of the universe beyond Earth. Astronomers study: Stars Planets Galaxies History of the Universe.
What are the Branches of Earth Science? I will be able to define and describe the five branches of Earth Science. Global Warming Conservation of Earth’s resources. Effects of oil spills Effects of landfills Effects of fertilizer on ground water. Melting Ice Caps Air Pollution Greenhouse effect Ecologist What are the Branches of Earth Science? Environmental Science The study of Earth’s environment and resources and the effect of human activities Environmentalists or ecologist study problems like: Pollution Global Warming
What are the Branches of Earth Science? I will be able to define and describe the five branches of Earth Science. What are the Branches of Earth Science? Geology The study the solid Earth. Geologists study the forces that shape Earth. Volcanoes Seismic Waves Formation of Mountains Predicting Earthquakes Effects of Soil Erosion Minerals Inside of Earth Natural Resources Geologist
What are the Branches of Earth Science? I will be able to define and describe the five branches of Earth Science. What are the Branches of Earth Science? Meteorology The study of Earth’s atmosphere. Meteorologists gather information about conditions in the atmosphere from around the world. Forecast weather. Meteorologist Chasing Tornadoes The Ozone Layer The Layers of the Atmosphere Wind Patterns in North Wales Predicting the Weather Predicting Hurricanes
What are the Branches of Earth Science? I will be able to define and describe the five branches of Earth Science. What are the Branches of Earth Science? Oceanography The study of Earth’s oceans. Oceanographer s study: Chemistry of the ocean. Shape of the ocean floor. Organisms living in them. Studying Tsunamis Cold/Warm Ocean Currents Ocean life zones Recording tides Wave patterns at the beach Studying the Intertidal Zone Studying what makes up ocean water. Coral reefs Ocean floor Oceanographer