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Take out a sheet of notebook paperTake out a sheet of notebook paper
• Write your name (first and last) in the upper right corner of the paper.
• Write the period number under your name like this, Period 1
• In the center of the top line of your paper write the words “Earth Science”.
• Your paper should now look like this…
• Brian Johnson
Period 1
Earth Science
• Number down the left margin starting with number “1” on the second line from the top line
• Count down three (3) lines and then write the number “2”.
• Continue doing this until you get to “6”.• Next to the number “6” copy the following
question…• “Why is Earth Science important?”• Your paper should now look like this…
• Brian JohnsonPeriod 1
Earth Science
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6. Why is Earth Science important?
Last things to do…Last things to do…
• A. Put the name of one branch of science next to each number (1 through 5).
• B. If you think you know what it is, explain or define it.
• C. Tell something you would learn about when you study that branch of science.
• READY?? ANY QUESTIONS?? GO…
• Brian JohnsonPeriod 1
Earth Science
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6. Why is Earth Science important?
What is Earth Systems?What is Earth Systems?
Earth SystemsEarth Systems
• The scientific study of Earth and the universe around it.
The 5 Branches of Earth ScienceThe 5 Branches of Earth Science
• Geology
• Oceanography
• Meteorology
• Astronomy
• Environmental Science
GeologyGeology
• The scientific study of the origin, history, and structure of Earth and the processes that shape Earth.– Study the crust– Study Earth’s interior– Study of fossils
OceanographyOceanography
• The scientific study of the ocean.– Waves– Tides– Ocean currents– Ocean floor
MeteorologyMeteorology
• The scientific study of Earth’s atmosphere.– Weather
• What is happening today.
– Climate• The patterns of
weather that occur over periods of time.
AstronomyAstronomy
• The scientific study of the universe.– One of the oldest
branches of Earth science
– Babylonians charted the positions of planets and stars nearly 4,000 years ago
Environmental ScienceEnvironmental Science
• Study the ways in which humans interact with their environment.– Natural resources– Pollution– Health of plant and
animal species on Earth
The Importance of Earth SystemsThe Importance of Earth Systems
• Natural forces not only shape Earth but also affect life on Earth.– Earthquake– Tsunami– Tornado– Hurricane– Volcano– Landslide
The Importance of Earth SystemsThe Importance of Earth Systems
• Earth provides the resources that make life as we know it possible.
• Earth scientists strive to help people use these resources wisely.
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