austin journal of earth science
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EARTH SCIENCE
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WHAT IS EARTH SCIENCE?The study of earth’s interior, rocks and soil, atmosphere, oceans and outer space.
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SPHERES OF EARTH
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ATMOSPHERIC LAYERS
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BRANCHES OF EARTH SCIENCE
Geology Oceanography Meteorology Astronomy Environmental science
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GEOLOGYGeology is a study of the origin, history, processes and structure of solid earth. -Search for coal and oil gas -Study earthquakes and volcanoes -Study fossils and fossils about past
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OCEANOGRAPHYOceanography is a study of earth’s oceans - Study waves, tides, currents - Study ocean floor for clues of earth’s history
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METEOROLOGYMeteorology is a study of earth’s atmosphere -Make weather observations using satellite images and computer models
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ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE
Environmental science is a study of way humans interact with their environment
- Newest branch of earth science - Study natural resources, pollution, and health of plants and animals on earth
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ASTRONOMYAstronomy is a study of universe beyond earth - One of the oldest branches - Babylonians charted planets and stars 4000 years ago
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