1-1 What is Earth Science?
Name: _______________________________________________
Date: August 13, 2015
Objective: _______________ and _______________ the __________ main branches of
_______________ _______________.
Key Terms:
1. Earth Science: ___________________________________________________________
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2. specialist: _______________________________________________________________
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The Study of Earth Science:
The __________ major fields of science are _______________ _______________,
_______________ _______________, and ______________ _______________. Earth Science
is also the study of _______________ on _______________ and Earth’s place in the
_______________.
Earth is much more than _______________ and _______________, the most obvious
features from space are _______________ and _______________. Our environment is not just
_______________, _______________, and _______________, it is _______________
interacting with _______________, _______________ interacting with _______________,
_______________ interacting with _______________, and so on.
The _______________ main branches of Earth Science are _______________,
____________________, ____________________, and _______________.
Branches of Earth Science
Oceanography
Geology
Geologists study the _______________ that Oceanographers
study
Earth’s
shape Earth. Some careers in geology are _______________. Underwater photographer
mineralogist,
volcanologist,
and
soil and marine biologist are just two of the many
conservationist.
careers in oceanography.
Meteorology
Astronomy
Meteorologist gather information from around Astronomers study the _______________
the world about _______________ in the beyond Earth. Rocket scientist and astronaut
_______________.
Some
careers
in are careers in this field.
meteorology are weather observer and weather
forecaster.
1. Identify: What are the four main branches of Earth science?
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Specialists in Earth Science
A _______________ is a person who _______________ or works on only __________
part of a subject. This one part of the subject is called a _______________.
Some oceanographers study only _______________ and _______________. Others study
the _______________ of ocean water. Still others study the ocean _______________ or deep-sea
vents.
2. Describe: What is meant by a specialty?
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The Importance of Earth Science:
The ____________________ and ____________________ made by Earth scientists affect
us in many ways.
For example, meteorologists are able to give _______________ warnings about
_______________ storms such as hurricanes and tornadoes. Storm _______________ can help
save lives and limit property damage. Geologists help ______________ oil and coal supplies.
These _______________ are used to _______________ homes, run _______________, and
generate ____________________. Oceanographers study the ocean and map _______________.
These help in _______________ oil spills and the _______________ of polluted waters.
Exploring _______________ and _______________ done in space have led to new
_______________ and ____________________. They have also led to _______________ in
radios, televisions, and telephones. The development of the space shuttle led to improvements in
__________- _______________ materials.
3. Explain: Why is the study of weather important to our lives every day?
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Checking Concepts
1. The study of Earth and how it changes is called ____________________.
2. A mineralogist studies the branch of Earth science called _______________.
3. The study of Earth’s oceans is called ____________________.
4. The study of space is part of the branch of Earth science called ____________________.
5. Another name for a weather forecaster is a ____________________.
Thinking Critically
6. Classify: In which field of Earth science would you study each of these subjects?
a. coral reefs ____________________
b. the Grand Canyon ____________________
c. hurricanes ____________________
d. the planet Jupiter ____________________
e. soil quality ____________________
7. Analyze: What is one way, other than weather, in which the study of Earth science
affected you today?
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Homework:
Choose an Earth science career from the ones that were mentioned. Use the internet to find out
more information about the career you chose. How much education is required? What tools are
generally used on the job? What is the average salary for a person who has some experience?
What fields of study in this career would interest you most? What on-the-job activities would
you enjoy most? Some key search words are Earth science careers, meteorology, geology,
oceanography, and astronomy.