Branches of Earth Science
Name ___________________________________________________ Class_______
Match the event to the branch of earth science.
Events
Branch
_____ A Tornado roaring across Cole County
A. Geology
_____ A Landslide falling down a hillside.
B. Meteorology
_____ Waves crashing on a beach.
C. Astronomy
_____ A Meteorite crashing into Earth.
D. Oceanography
Match the branch to the activity of the scientist.
Scientist Activity
Branch
_____ Searching for new mineral deposits.
A. Oceanography
_____ Trying to discover if there is life on other planets.
B. Meteorology
_____ Investigating climate change.
C. Astronomy
_____ Tracking ocean currents.
D. Geology
Separate the activities into branches;
Scientist Activity
A. Map earthquakes
B. Study solar energy
C. Forecast weather
D. Study the ocean floor
Branch
Oceanography _______ _______
Meteorology _______ _______
Astronomy _______ _______
Geology _______ _______
F. Make topographic maps
G. Study hurricane control
H. Design new rocket engines
I. Chart the movement of icebergs