1. Chapter 1 The World of Earth Science

2. Key Terms geology pg. 18 Oceanography- the study of the ocean
meteorology pg. 18
Astronomy- the study of physical objects beyond earth
ecosystem- pg. 540
Seismology-the study of earthquakes
environmental science pg. 18
geography- the study of the surface features of the Earth
cartography- the art of making maps
geochemistry- the study of Geology and Chemistry
Earth science pg. 18

3. Branches of Earth Science
Geology
Oceano-
graphy
Meteorology
Astronomy
Special
Branches
seismologist
physical
weather
forecasting
stars
ecology
planets
geochemistry
biological
study of
Earth’s
atmosphere
volcanologist
geography
chemical
asteroids
paleontologist
geological
outer space
environmental
science

4. Geology The study of the solid Earth
Volcanology
Paleontology
Seismology
Earthquakes
Volcanoes
Fossils

5. Oceanography The study of the ocean
Physical
Biological
Geological
Chemical
Waves and ocean currents
Natural chemicals and pollution
Ocean plants and animals
Ocean floor

6. Meteorology The study of the Earth’s atmosphere
Weather
Hurricanes
Tornadoes

7. Astronomy The study of all things beyond Earth
Planets
Stars
Asteroids

8. Special Branches Not limited to
Environmental Science
Ecology
Geochemistry
Geography & Cartography

9. Summary Earth science can be divided into three general categories:
1. Geology
2. Oceanography
3. Meteorology

10. Summary
Careers in Earth science often require knowledge of more than one science
1. Geochemistry- geology and chemistry
2. Environmental science- life science, chemistry, physics and geology
3. Ecology- biology, geology, chemistry climatology, computer technology and math
4. Geography & Cartography- geology, life science and physics