Chapter 1 The World of Earth Science

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Chapter 1The World of Earth Science
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Key Terms

• geology pg. 18
• Oceanography- the study of the ocean
• meteorology pg. 18
• Astronomy- the study of physical objects beyond
  earth
• ecosystem- pg. 540
• Seismology-the study of earthquakes

• environmental science pg. 18
• geography- the study of the surface features of
  the Earth
• cartography- the art of making maps
• geochemistry- the study of Geology and Chemistry
• Earth science pg. 18

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Branches of Earth Science
Geology
Oceano- graphy
Meteorology
Astronomy
Special Branches
seismologist
physical
weather forecasting
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ecology
Earthquakes
Ocean currents
planets
geochemistry
biological
volcanologist
atmosphere
Ocean ecosystem
geography
chemical
asteroids
Volcanoes
pollution
paleontologist
geological
outer space
environmental science
fossils
Ocean floor
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GeologyThe study of the solid Earth

• Volcanology

Paleontology

• Seismology

Earthquakes
Volcanoes
Fossils
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OceanographyThe study of the ocean
Physical
Biological
Geological
Chemical
Waves and ocean currents
Natural chemicals and pollution
Ocean plants and animals
Ocean floor
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MeteorologyThe study of the Earths atmosphere
Hurricanes
Tornadoes
Weather
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AstronomyThe study of all things beyond Earth
Planets
Stars
Asteroids
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Special BranchesNot limited to
Environmental Science
Ecology
Geochemistry
Geography Cartography
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Summary

• Earth science can be divided into three general
  categories
• 1. Geology
• 2. Oceanography
• 3. Meteorology

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Summary

• Careers in Earth science often require knowledge
  of more than one science
• 1. Geochemistry- geology and chemistry
• 2. Environmental science- life science,
  chemistry, physics and geology
• 3. Ecology- biology, geology, chemistry
  climatology, computer technology and math
• 4. Geography Cartography- geology, life
  science and physics