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Page 1: EARTH SCIENCE. THE FOUR BRANCHES OF EARTH SCIENCE Geology – the scientific study of the origin, history, and structure of the Earth and the processes

EARTH SCIENCE

Page 2: EARTH SCIENCE. THE FOUR BRANCHES OF EARTH SCIENCE Geology – the scientific study of the origin, history, and structure of the Earth and the processes

THE FOUR BRANCHES OF EARTH SCIENCE

• Geology – the scientific study of the origin, history, and structure of the Earth and the processes that shape the Earth

• Oceanography – the scientific study of the ocean, including the properties and movements of ocean water, the characteristics of the ocean floor, and the organisms that live in the ocean

• Meteorology – the scientific study of Earth’s atmosphere, especially in relation to weather and climate

• Astronomy – the scientific study of the universe

Page 3: EARTH SCIENCE. THE FOUR BRANCHES OF EARTH SCIENCE Geology – the scientific study of the origin, history, and structure of the Earth and the processes

HOW ARE EXPLORING SPACE AND THE OCEAN SIMILAR?

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WHAT JOBS ARE AVAILABLE IN EACH OF THE FOUR BRANCHES OF EARTH SCIENCE?WHAT TOOLS WOULD YOU NEED FOR THESE JOBS?

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