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An overview of Earth science, including its four major branches - astronomy, meteorology, geology, and oceanography. It also introduces the concept of Earth's systems - the lithosphere, hydrosphere, atmosphere, and biosphere. various subspecialties of Earth science, such as paleontology, climatology, hydrology, tectonics, geochemistry, ecology, and more.
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Tectonics Effects of internal processes on Earth’s surface, including earthquakes and mountain building Geochemistry Earth’s composition and the processes that change it
Table 1-1 Some Subspecialties of Earth Science Subspecialty Subjects Studied Ecology Habitats of organisms and how organisms interact with each other and their environments
___ geology ___ oceanography ___ meteorology ___ astronomy A. the study of objects beyond Earth’s atmosphere B. the study of the air that surrounds Earth C. the study of the materials that make up Earth and the processes that form and change these materials D. the study of Earth’s oceans C D B A
_____________ Earthquakes along the San Andreas fault _____________ Effects of climatic change on dinosaurs _____________ Water flow into the Ogallala aquifer _____________ The effects of logging on the Spotted Owl _____________ Long term weather patterns in New England
Tectonics Paleontology Hydrology Ecology Climatology
Methods of Scientists
Methods of Scientists
Methods of Scientists
