Representations of Earth Map: -representation of the earth or part of the earth, usually on a flat surface. Globe: -representation of the earth that on a sphere.

Types of Scientists Meteorologist- study Earth’s atmosphere and monitor, study, and forecast the weather Thermometer- measure temperature Anemometer- measure wind speed and direction Other instruments- radar, satellites, computers, weather balloons, etc.

Types of Scientists GEOLOGISTS- study the history and structure of the earth using rocks Studies…. Million year mountain ranges Earth’s crust and plates

Types of Scientists SEISMOLOGISTS- study earthquakes Studies…. Evidence of past earthquakes Records of earthquake waves

Types of Scientists VOLCANOLOGISTS- study volcanoes and Earth’s internal heat Focus on… geysers, steam, water, and mud that flows out of the Earth’s cracks in the Earth’s surface

TIROS Television Infrared Observing Satellite Weather satellite that orbits earth taking photographs and collecting measurements

GOES Geostationary Orbiting Environmental Satellite Satellite that for viewing clouds. Orbits in sync with earth’s rotation (constantly views same area of Earth)

POES Polar Orbiting Environmental Satellite Satellite that for viewing clouds

Earth Observing System EOS Earth Observing System Collects information about land, ocean surfaces, clouds, and atmosphere