Earth Science and Its Branches
Key Questions
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Geology is the study of the structure of the earth's crust and its layers
Kels W.
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Sep 23 2015
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Meteorology is the study of the atmosphere, atmospheric phenomena, and atmospheric effects on our weather.
Marsha
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Feb 10 2015
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The study of the stars and planets and their movements
Kels W.
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Sep 23 2015
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The four main branches of Earth Science are:
Geology - the study of the solid matter that makes up Earth
Oceanology - the study of everything in the ocean environment
Meteorology - the study of the physics, chemistry, and dynamics of the atmosphere of the earth
Astronomy - the scientific study of the universe as a whole, and of celestial bodies and the underlying physics governing those bodies
Marsha
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Feb 10 2015