1. 1-1 pgs. 6-11  (Write this) IN: List three things you would like to study about the Earth. Get your Notebook

2. Geology – the study of the solid Earth. Geology – the study of the solid Earth. Volcanologist – volcanoes. Volcanologist – volcanoes. Seismologist – earthquakes. Seismologist – earthquakes. Paleontologist – fossils. Paleontologist – fossils.

3. Oceanography – the study of the ocean. Oceanography – the study of the ocean. 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.

4. Meteorology – the study of the entire atmosphere. Meteorology – the study of the entire atmosphere. One of the most common careers in meteorology is weather forecasting. One of the most common careers in meteorology is weather forecasting.

5. Hurricanes Tornadoes

6. 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.

7. Ecology – relationships between organisms and their surroundings.

8. Geochemistry – chemistry of rocks, minerals, and soil.

9. Environmental Science – how humans interact with the environment.

10. Geography- surface features of the Earth.

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