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Title: What are the 5 Branches of Earth Science


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What are the 5 Branches of Earth Science?
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Geology
  • The study of the composition, structure, and
    history of the Earth
  • Careers surveyor, geologist




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Astronomy
  • the study of space and heavenly bodies
    (satellites, probes, meteoroids, asteroids, etc).

Careers astronaut, planetarium technician, NASA
director.
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Meteorology
  • The study of the earths air (atmosphere),
    weather, and climate.

Careers weather forecaster, air analyst

Has nothing to do with meteors!
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Oceanography
  • Earths oceans including living things in the
    ocean

Careers underwater photographer, marine chemist

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Paleontology
Study of ancient living things based on fossils
Careers museum director, paleontologist
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