Branches of Science/ Earth Science – Flashcards
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Four major branches in Earth Science
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Geology, Oceanography, Meteorology, and Astronomy
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Special Branches in Earth Science
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Ecology, Geochemistry, Environmental Science, Geography, and Cartography
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Geology
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The origin, history, and structure of the Earth and the processes that shape the Earth
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Volcanologist
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Geologist who studies the volcanoes
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Seismologist
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Geologist who studies earthquakes
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Paleontologist
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Geologist who studies fossils
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Oceanography
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The study of the sea (meaning oceans, bays, and seas)
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Physical Oceanographer
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Studies physical features of waves and currents on weather patterns and aquatic life
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Biological Oceanographer
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Studies the plants and animals that live in the ocean
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Geological Oceanographer
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Studies and explores the ocean floor
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Chemical Oceanographer
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Studies the amounts and distributions of natural and human- made chemicals in the ocean
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Meteorology
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Studies the Earth's atmosphere as it relates to weather and climate
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Meteorologist
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A scientist who studies the Earth's atmosphere as it relates to weather and climate
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Astronomist
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A scientist who studies celestial bodies such as planets, stars, and galaxies
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Astronomy
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Study of the universe
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Environmental Science
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The study of how humans interact with the environment
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Geography
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Study of the Earth and its lands, features, inhabitants, and phenomena
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Ecology
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Study the relationships between organisms and their surroundings
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Geochemistry
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Study of geology and chemistry
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Geochemist
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Studies the chemistry of rocks, minerals, and soil
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Cartography
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Cartographers make maps
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OCEANOGRAPHY includes
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studying the gases and minerals of the ocean, the living organisms of the ocean like the plants and animals, the volcanoes, sand, and salts of the ocean floor, and the motions of the ocean like the waves, tides, and currents.
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Geology includes
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studying erosion that can shape planet Earth and studying the minerals and rocks that make up the Earth.
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Meteorology Includes
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studying the conditions of the Earth's atmosphere, weather events such as tornadoes, hurricanes, and tsunami's, and the climate
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Astronomy Includes
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studying the solar system, constellations, and the universe beyond the earth
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Environmental Science includes
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studying how human activities affect the Earth's land and how to solve problems like pollution
