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Why do we need to study Earth Environmental Science?
Essential Question Why do we need to study Earth Environmental Science?
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Why Earth Environmental Science?
Stars like our Sun are powered by nuclear fusion. Milky Way Galaxy, our galaxy. Astronomy
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1. What is Astronomy? https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3is8j4ynYd0
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Pacific Ocean, Atlantic Ocean, Indian Ocean, Arctic Ocean
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2. What is Oceanography?
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Atmosphere, climate, weather, clouds, precipitation
Meteorology
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3. What is Meteorology? https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=I6jIMkPwahQ
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Geology Layers of Sedimentary Rocks. Geology
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4. What is Geology?
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Earth science empowers us to think globally and act locally.
5. Why Earth Environmental Science? Earth science empowers us to think globally and act locally. to make sound decisions about issues important in our lives as individuals and citizens.
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http://usresponserestoration. files. wordpress
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5. Why Earth Environmental Science?
Just as Earth systems directly affect each of us, we — as individuals, communities and nations — affect our planet. We need sustain our limited Earth resources!
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6. Using the five geometric figures below, show the relationships between Earth Science, Astronomy, Geology, Meteorology, and Oceanography .
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Branches of Earth Science
Astronomy Earth Environmental Science Meteorology Geology Oceanography
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Environmental Science
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Formative Assessment 1. Stars, like our Sun, are powered by nuclear fusion. Hydrogen is the fuel of stars? What is the most abundant substance in the universe? The sun make life of Earth possible. How? 2. The oceans of earth greatly affect Earth’s weather? How? 3. Weather is the present condition of the atmosphere? Explain 4. The Earth’s crust is constantly changing. How? 5. Why is there a need for global sustainable development?
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Vocabulary Words Oceanography Meteorology Geology Astronomy
Earth Environmental Science Star Nuclear Fusion Hydrogen Nuclear Power Plant Nuclear Fission Uranium
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Environmental Earth Sciences is concerned with all aspects of interaction between humans, natural resources, ecosystems, special climates or unique geographic zones, and the earth.
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Lithosphere Hydrosphere Atmosphere Biosphere
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