1. What is Earth Science?

2. 1
How did cultures throughout history attempt to explain events such as volcano eruptions, earthquakes, and eclipses?

3. Hawaiian Goddess of Volcanoes
By developing myths or stories.
Pele
Hawaiian Goddess of Volcanoes

4. 2
How does modern science attempt to understand Earth and its changing landscape?

5. Active Volcano on Surface of Jupiter’s Moon
Modern science searches for natural causes and uses careful observation.
Pele
Active Volcano on Surface of Jupiter’s Moon

6. The Scientific Study of The Earth

7. 3
Scientists in China began keeping records of earthquakes as early as ___________.

8. 780 BCE (before common era)

9. 4
Based on their observations, the Maya created _______.

10. calendars.

11. 5
Earth science is the scientific study of __________________________________.

12. Earth and the universe around it.

13. 6
It is assumed in Earth science that causes of natural events or phenomena __________________________________.

14. can be understood through careful observation and experimentation.

15. Branches of Earth Science

16. 7
What is the scientific study of the oceans called?

17. oceanography

18. 8
A branch of science called __________ is the scientific study of Earth’s atmosphere, especially in relation to weather and climate.

19. meteorology

20. 9
Name some technologies that meteorologists use to study the atmospheric conditions that produce weather.

21. Satellites

22. Weather Maps

23. Computer Models

24. 10
Modern astronomers use Earth- and space-based _______ to study the sun, the moon, the planets, and the universe.

25. telescopes

26. 11
Name four issues that environmental scientists study.

27. The use of natural resources

28. Pollution

29. The health of plant and animal species on Earth

30. The effect of industry and technology on the environment

31. 12
What natural event could bury a town under ash?

32. volcano

33. Chapter 1 Section 1 Review Page 8 Questions 1-7

34. 1. Discuss how different cultures contributed to modern science.
Chinese: kept records of earthquakes over 2,500 years ago

35. 1. Discuss how different cultures contributed to modern science.
Greeks: studied rocks and minerals over 2,200 years ago

36. 1. Discuss how different cultures contributed to modern science.
Mayans: tracked movements of sun, planets, and moon thousands of years ago

37. 1. Discuss how different cultures contributed to modern science.
Mayans: observations of sky led to accurate calendars

38. 2. Name the four major branches of Earth science .
Geology

39. 2. Name the four major branches of Earth science .
Oceanography

40. 2. Name the four major branches of Earth science .
Astronomy

41. 2. Name the four major branches of Earth science .
Meteorology

42. 2. Name the four major branches of Earth science .
We also will study Environmental Science

43. 3. Describe some specialized fields of geology .
Seismology - mineral and fossil fuel deposits; earthquakes

44. 3. Describe some specialized fields of geology .
Volconology - volcanoes

45. 3. Describe some specialized fields of geology .
Paleontology - history of Earth using fossils

46. 4. Describe the work of oceanographers and meteorologists .
Ocean-ographers study ocean currents, tides, and waves.

47. 4. Describe the work of oceanographers and meteorologists .
Meteor-ologists study weather patterns and predict storms.

48. 5. Explain how the work of astronomers has been affected by technology .
Telescopes, satellites, and space probes have expanded astronomers view and knowledge of the universe.

49. 6. How have Earth scientists improved our understanding of the environment?
Earth scientists have helped us understand the forces that shape Earth and thus shape the environment we live in.

50. 6. How have Earth scientists improved our understanding of the environment?
Earth scientists’ understanding helps predict geologic events and helps us find Earth resources we need.

51. 7. Give examples of how exploring space and exploring the ocean depths are similar.
Both are inhospitable environments for humans (we cannot survive).

52. 7. Give examples of how exploring space and exploring the ocean depths are similar.
Both require the use of special equipment for humans to study them.

53. The End