1. Introduction to Earth Science

2. What is Science?
Science is the process of observing and studying things in our world
Based in making observations and conducting experiments

3. What are the Pure Sciences?
Biology
Chemistry
Physics

4. How is Earth Science Different?
Earth Science is an Applied Science
Earth scientists use the knowledge and methods of chemistry, biology, and physics to investigate real world problems and events

5. Who is probably NOT doing science?
An artist making an abstract painting
A student measuring the mass of a mineral sample
A surveyor determining the boundaries of a building lot
An astronomer looking for the most distant stars and galaxies

6. What is Earth Science? universe changing
Earth Science is the study of the Earth and its place in the _________________
Our Earth is constantly ________________
universe
changing

7. Earth Science is Dynamic
What does it mean for something to be “dynamic?”
As we refine our methods and apply new ideas, we make new discoveries that change the methods of Earth Science
What are some examples about Earth Science that you guys know about that make it dynamic? (weather, erosion, earthquakes, seasons, etc. everything is always changing!)
As science gets more advanced, we are able to learn more and more about our earth

8. What makes up Earth Science?
There are FIVE main areas of study that make up Earth Science:
Geology
Meteorology
Astromoy
Oceanography
Environmental Science

9. Geology changes earthquakes volcanos
The study of what the earth is made of and how it ________________
Rocks and minerals, erosion, plate tectonics (_________________ and _______________)
changes
earthquakes
volcanos

10. Meteorology atmosphere weather climate
The study of the __________________, ________________, and __________________
atmosphere
weather
climate

11. Astronomy universe motions
The study of the _______________, the objects that make it up, and their _______________
universe
motions

12. Oceanography
The study of the Earths _____________
oceans

13. Environmental Science
The study of how humans _____________ with and ____________ their environment
interact
impact

14. Which of the following is NOT considered one of the Earth Sciences?
Meteorology
Physics
Astronomy
Geology

15. Why do you think it’s important to study Earth Science?
environment
To preserve the Earth and its _________________
Humans have the greatest ability t0 ____________ the Earth
Natural resources are becoming increasingly _______________
impact
limited

16. What is an observation? senses instruments
An observation is the information obtained directly using our ___________
We use __________________ to extend our senses and make our observations more precise
senses
instruments

17. What is an Inference? interpretation
An inference is an __________________ of an observation
interpretation

18. Which of the following is NOT an observation?
The plant has grown 3 inches in two weeks
The plant has purple flowers
The plant has grown because it has been watered every day
The plant does not have any leaves

19. What is a Measurement? accuracy
A measurement is a way to express an observation with greater _____________ or precision
Example:
It is cold out today. -- NOT a measurement
It is 35°F today. -- measurement
accuracy

20. What is a Classification?
A classification is a grouping of items by ________________
similarities

21. Dynamic Equilibrium balance
Dynamic Equilibrium occurs when opposing forces in the environment _____________ each other out
Example: The amount of oxygen in the atmosphere is stable.
balance