Take out a sheet of notebook paper
• Write your name (first and last) in the
upper right corner of the paper.
• Write the period number under your name
like this, Period 1
• In the center of the top line of your paper
write the words “Earth Science”.
• Your paper should now look like this…
• Brian Johnson
Period 1
Earth Science
• Number down the left margin starting with
number “1” on the second line from the top line
• Count down three (3) lines and then write the
number “2”.
• Continue doing this until you get to “6”.
• Next to the number “6” copy the following
question…
• “Why is Earth Science important?”
• Your paper should now look like this…
•
Earth Science
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6. Why is Earth Science important?
Brian Johnson
Period 1
Last things to do…
• A. Put the name of one branch of science
next to each number (1 through 5).
• B. If you think you know what it is, explain
or define it.
• C. Tell something you would learn about
when you study that branch of science.
• READY?? ANY QUESTIONS?? GO…
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Earth Science
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6. Why is Earth Science important?
Brian Johnson
Period 1
What is Earth Systems?
Earth Systems
• The scientific
study of Earth
and the
universe
around it.
The 5 Branches of Earth Science
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Geology
Oceanography
Meteorology
Astronomy
Environmental Science
Geology
• The scientific study of
the origin, history, and
structure of Earth and
the processes that
shape Earth.
– Study the crust
– Study Earth’s interior
– Study of fossils
Oceanography
• The scientific study of
the ocean.
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Waves
Tides
Ocean currents
Ocean floor
Meteorology
• The scientific study of
Earth’s atmosphere.
– Weather
• What is happening
today.
– Climate
• The patterns of
weather that occur
over periods of
time.
Astronomy
• The scientific study of
the universe.
– One of the oldest
branches of Earth
science
– Babylonians charted
the positions of
planets and stars
nearly 4,000 years ago
Environmental Science
• Study the ways in
which humans
interact with their
environment.
– Natural resources
– Pollution
– Health of plant and
animal species on
Earth
The Importance of Earth Systems
• Natural forces not
only shape Earth but
also affect life on
Earth.
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Earthquake
Tsunami
Tornado
Hurricane
Volcano
Landslide
The Importance of Earth Systems
• Earth provides the
resources that make
life as we know it
possible.
• Earth scientists strive
to help people use
these resources
wisely.
THE END????