What is Earth Science?
What is Earth Science? Earth Science – the group of sciences that study earth and it’s neighbors in space
Earth Science 4 sciences make up Earth Science: Geology Oceanography Meteorology Astronomy
Geology Study of Earth Divided into two parts: Physical Geology – study of materials that make up our earth, and processes that shape our planet Historical Geology – studies Earth’s history, tries to develop a timeline of changes that occurred in the past.
Oceanography Study of the oceans, movement and composition of seawater, seafloor topography, and marine life. Oceanography integrates chemistry, physics, geology, and biology.
Meteorology Study of the atmosphere and the processes that create weather Like oceanography, involves other branches of science
Astronomy Study of the universe All objects in space are controlled by the same physical laws Understanding how stars and other planets move and work helps us understand our own planet