What are the 4 branches of Earth Science?

Geology, Meteorology, Oceanography, Astronomy

Environmental scientists study

how humans interact with the environment

Why is it important to study Earth Science?

to help save lives and prepare property

What is Earth Science?

the study of Earth and the Universe

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780 BCE
Earliest record of earthquakes
Invention of telescope
Invention of microscope
Invention of Calendar
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The study of meteorology involves the study of
outer space
meteors
animals
climate
3
Which branch of earth science studies fossils
social studies
physical geology
historical geology
astronomy
4
The scientific study of the universe beyond earth
meteorology
spaceology
astronomy
astrology
5
What are the 4 branches of Earth Science?
Biology, Geology, Meteorology, Astronomy
Geology, Meteorology, Oceanography, Astronomy
Geology, Meteorology, Hydrosphere, Astronomy
Oceanography, Atmosphere, Geology, Biology
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Earth science assumes natural events can be explained thru
watching animals
observation and experiments
rocks and minerals
microscopes and telescopes
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What branch of Earth Science studies solar system formation?
Meteorology
Astrology
Geology
Astronomy
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Environmental scientists study
how microscopes work
how humans interact with the environment
the ocean floor
fossils of ancient plants
9
Why is it important to study Earth Science?
to give people something to do
to help save lives and prepare property
to change the course of history
to stop disasters from happening
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When was the first catalog of rocks and minerals made?
1600s
300-900 CE
780 BCE
200 BCE
11
The scientific study of the origin, history, and structure of Earth
Astrology
Earthology
Meteorology
Geology
12
As early as 780 BCE, Chinese scientists
created the telescope
made a catalog of rocks and minerals
recorded earthquakes
designed square dinner plates
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Who made the first catalog of rocks and minerals?
Greeks
Mayans
Chinese
Italians
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What is Earth Science?
the study of Earth and the Universe
the study of Earth
the study of how many people like pizza
the study of Earth's oceans
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Branch of Earth Science that studies waves, currents, and tides
meteorology
astronomy
geology
oceanography

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