1-1 pgs IN: What are some things that an Earth scientist might do?

TERMS: GEOLOGYASTRONOMYOCEANOGRAPHY ECOSYSTEMMETEOROLOGY OBJECTIVES: List major branches of Earth science. Identify branches of Earth science that are linked to other areas of science. Describe careers associated with different branches of Earth science.

Geology – the study of the solid Earth, or the lithosphere. Geology – the study of the solid Earth, or the lithosphere. Volcanologist – volcanoes. Volcanologist – volcanoes. Seismologist – earthquakes. Seismologist – earthquakes. Paleontologist – fossils. Paleontologist – fossils.

Oceanography – the study of the ocean. (The hydrosphere is the layer of water) Oceanography – the study of the ocean. (The hydrosphere is the layer of water) Physical – waves and ocean currents. Physical – waves and ocean currents. Biological – plants and animals. Biological – plants and animals. Chemical – natural chemicals and pollution. Chemical – natural chemicals and pollution.

Meteorology – the study of the entire atmosphere, or the layer of gas. Meteorology – the study of the entire atmosphere, or the layer of gas. One of the most common careers in meteorology is weather forecasting. One of the most common careers in meteorology is weather forecasting.

Hurricanes Tornadoes

Astronomy – the study of all physical things beyond Earth. Astronomy – the study of all physical things beyond Earth. Study stars, asteroids, planets, and everything else in space. Study stars, asteroids, planets, and everything else in space.

A.B.C.

Ecology – relationships between organisms and their surroundings.

Geochemistry – chemistry of rocks, minerals, and soil.

Environmental Science – how humans interact with the environment.

Geography- surface features of the Earth. Cartography-makes maps of those features.

OUT: Which branch of Earth Science would you like to study? Why?