1. 1 Earth Science Chapter 1 Section 1

2. 2 Earth Science Is the study of the earth and the universe around it.

3. 3 Branches of Earth Science

4. 4 Geology Is the study of the origin, history, and structure of the solid earth and the processes that shape it.

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6. 6 Oceanography Is the study of the earth’s oceans

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8. 8 Meteorology Is the study of the earth’s atmosphere

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10. 10 Astronomy Is the study of the universe beyond the earth

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12. 12 Earth scientists primarily study three areas

13. 13 geosphere The solid earth

14. 14 hydrosphere Its water

15. 15 atmosphere The gases surrounding the earth

16. 16 Ecology Is an area of science in which biology and earth science are closely linked. Is the study of the complex relationships between living things and their environment.

17. 17 Ecosystem Is a community of organisms and the environment they inhabit.

18. 18 Ecology and Ecosystem come from the Greek word “House”

19. 19 Biosphere Is the largest ecosystem.

20. 20 Assignments Section 1.1 Outline & Review Questions 1-5 (Page 8) Key Terms Review Worksheet Due Thursday in class Friday – Reading Assignment