1. 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.

2. 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.

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

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

5. 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

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

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

8. POES Polar Orbiting Environmental Satellite
Satellite that for viewing clouds

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