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Chapter 1 Section 1 Branches of Earth Science
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Chapter 1 Section 1. Branches of Earth Science. Geology. The study of the origin, history, and structure of the Earth and the process that shapes the Earth. Everything to do with solid Earth Example careers- volcanologist, seismologist, paleontologist. Oceanography. - PowerPoint PPT Presentation
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Chapter 1 Section 1Branches of Earth Science
GeologyThe study of the
origin, history, and structure of the Earth and the process that shapes the Earth.
Everything to do with solid Earth
Example careers- volcanologist, seismologist, paleontologist
OceanographyThe scientific study of
the sea.Types of oceanography:
Physical oceanography Biological
oceanography Geological
oceanography Chemical
oceanography.
Meteorology
The study of The Earth’s atmosphere, especially in relation to weather and climate.
Most common career in meteorology is weather forecasting.
Astronomy
The study of the universe.To infinity and beyond!
Special Branches of Earth Science
(Branches that rely on multiple branches of science)
Environmental Science-the study of how humans interact with the environment (Geology, life science, chemistry, and physics )
Ecology- the study of organisms and their nonliving environment
Geochemistry- combines the study of geology and chemistry
Geography and Cartography- educated in geology, biology, and physics study the surface features of Earth and make maps of them.
