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Welcome to Earth Science!!
What is Earth Science?
 Earth Science is the study of the non-living
parts of our world
Branches of Earth Science
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Geology
Oceanography
Meteorology
Astronomy
Geology
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Geology is the study of the earth
Geo=earth, -ology=study of
History
Origin (beginning)
Structure
 What would the study of life be called?
 Biology (bio=life, ology=study of)
Oceanography
 Oceanography is the study of __________
 Why would we study the oceans?
 Travel, trade, storms, ocean life
Meteorology
 Meteorology is the study of the atmosphere
(mostly weather and climate)
 Meteor=______, ology=study of
 What is the difference between weather and
climate?
Astronomy
 Astronomy is the study of the universe
 What major event happened recently in
the news?