SCIENCE HOMEWORK 2
NAME
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Due Friday 18th September
PERIOD _____
Earth Science is the study of our planet Earth. There are FOUR main subject areas of
Earth Science as well as many sub-branches that scientists study. There are also FOUR
main spheres where all these subjects are studied.
Answer questions 1 and 2 on the back of this paper.
1. Name the FOUR main subject areas of Earth Science and one sentence to describe
each one.
2. Name the FOUR spheres where Earth Science is studied and one sentence to
describe each one.
3. Using a dictionary or the Internet, match the study area of Earth Science with
the correct “ology” AND the correct branch of Earth Science.
Vulcanology
Ecology
Ichnology
Speleology
Paleontology
Dendrochronology
Hydrology
Seismology
Marine Biology
Sedimentology
Tectonics
Nephology
Paleo-Climatology
Pedology
Palynology
Minerology
“ology”/branch
Study area of Earth Science
a. The study of minerals
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MINEROLOGY/GEOLOGY
b. The study of clouds
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c. The study of fossil tracks
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d. The study of spores/pollen
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e. The study of caves
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f. The study of marine life
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g. The study of ancient climates
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h. The study of sediments
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i. The study of living things
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j. The study of earth crust
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k. The study of tree rings
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l. The study of earthquakes
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m. The study of soil
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n. The study of fossils
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o. The study of rivers/water
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p. The study of volcanoes
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Answer Questions 1 and 2 here.