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The Four Branches of Earth Science

The Four Branches of Earth Science. Chapter 1.1. Geology – Science that Rocks!. The study of the Earth ’ s origin, history, structure, and the processes that shape the land. Scientists who study the Earth and its processes are called geologists.

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The Four Branches of Earth Science

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  1. The Four Branches of Earth Science Chapter 1.1

  2. Geology – Science that Rocks! • The study of the Earth’s origin, history, structure, and the processes that shape the land

  3. Scientists who study the Earth and its processes are called geologists

  4. Geologists that study volcanoes are called volcanologists Geologists that study earthquakes are called seismologists • Geologists that study fossils are called paleontologists

  5. Meteorology – It’s a gas! • The study of the Earth’s atmosphere, especially weather and climate

  6. Scientists who study the Earth’s atmosphere and weather are called meteorologists • The person who tells you the weather on TV is a meteorologist

  7. We can predict weather by studying the conditions in the atmosphere! • Tornadoes • Thunderstorms • Hurricanes

  8. Astronomy – Far, Far Away • The study of the universe • Scientists who study the universe are called astronomers

  9. How do we study space if we aren’t there? • Telescopes • Space probes

  10. Quick Facts • The most studied star is our Sun • There are over 100 billion stars in the universe • Astronomers spend most of their time studying stars

  11. Oceanography – Water, water everywhere! • The study of the Earth’s oceans • Scientists who study the sea are called oceanographers

  12. Physical oceanographers study the oceans tides, water currents, etc. • Biological oceanographers study the oceans sea life

  13. Geological oceanographers study and explore the ocean floor • Chemical oceanographers study the amount of natural and man-made chemicals in the ocean

  14. How do oceanographers explore the ocean floor if we can’t swim down there? Mini submarines • Sound waves (sonar)

  15. The Four Branches of Earth Science Video Clip

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