Introduction to Earth science

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Introduction to Earth science

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What is Earth Science?

• Earth Science The study of Earth (land, oceans,
  and atmosphere) and its neighbors in space.

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4 Main Branches of Earth Science

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• Geology the study of Earths surface and
  interior.
• a. Includes plate tectonics, rocks, minerals,
  maps, topography, and paleontology

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• 2. Astronomy the study of the motions and
  properties of objects in space.
• a. Astrology Study of the positions of
  celestial bodies in relationship to each other,
  such as the sun, moon, stars and planets

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• 3. Meteorology the study of the
• Earths atmosphere, weather
• and climate.
• 4. Oceanography the study of the oceans,
  including the shape, depth, and currents