Earth Science

What is Earth Science?  A grouping of several types of sciences that are concerned with the origin, structure, and physical phenomena of the earth.

Geography  Describes the Earth’s surface and interactions between mankind and the environment  Sub-groups: –Cartography –Topography –Surveying

Cartography  The science or technique of making maps or charts of the Earth’s surface.

Oceanography  The study of oceans and marine seas.  Sub-groups: –Hydrology –Marine Biology –Chemistry

Geology  The study of all physical processes affecting the Earth.  Sub-groups: –Seismology –Vulcanology –Mineralogy

Archaeology  The study of ancient life forms.  Sub-groups: –Paleontology –Human Behavior (Sociology) –Architecture –Ecology

Astronomy  The study of Earth’s place in space, planets, stars and other heavenly bodies.  Sub-groups –Meteorology –Chemistry –Physics

Meteorology  The study of the atmosphere, particularly for forecasting weather.  Sub-groups: –Natural Disasters –Hydrology –Physics

Natural Disasters  The cause and consequence of environmental catastrophes.  Sub-groups: –Meteorology –Statistics

1. Geography 2. Cartography 3. Oceanography 4. Geology 5. Archaeology 6. Astronomy 7. Meteorology 8. Natural Disasters A. Study of oceans and marine seas B. Study of the atmosphere, particularly for forecasting weather C. Studying the cause and consequences of environmental catastrophes D. Study of Earth’s place in space, stars and other heavenly bodies E. Study of ancient life forms F. Science/technique of mapping the Earth’s surface G. Study of physical processes affecting the Earth H. Describes Earth’s surface and interaction between mankind and the environment