1. What is Earth Science?

2. 4 Branches of Earth Science Astronomy Oceanography Meteorology Geology

3. Astronomy is the study of the universe. Planets Moons Stars Galaxies Meteors comets

4. Astronomy Hubble space telescope

5. Stars and Galaxies Our sun is a star in the Milky Way galaxy.

6. Oceanography is the study of the oceans. Marine life Waves Tides Currents Chemistry of ocean water Beach erosion

7. Physical Oceanography Ocean waves

8. Meteorology the study of the atmosphere Weather prediction Clouds Storms Humidity Air pressure precipitation

9. A hygrometer measures humidity - moisture in the air.

10. Geology the study of the solid Earth Rocks and minerals Soil Volcanoes Earthquakes Plate tectonics Mountain building Weathering and erosion

11. Volcanoes Mt. Fuji, Japan

12. Quartz mineral crystal Amethyst is a type of quartz