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What is Earth Science? Science is… • • • • • • • Testable Based on experiments Observable and measurable Repeatable Subject to change A search for understanding Creative Science is NOT… • • • • Able to answer all questions A search for truth Based on beliefs Proven 4 Spheres of the Earth Geosphere (geo=rock) Hydrosphere (hydro=water) Atmosphere Biosphere (air) (bio=life) Earth is a system. • System – a complex whole made of interacting parts • Energy for the earth system comes from the sun and earth’s interior Place each term under the correct sphere. (4 in each group) • • • • • • • • Humans Ozone layer Crust River Core Insects Groundwater Oxygen • • • • • • • • Mantle Plants Glaciers Wind Clouds Animals Ocean Rocks Individual Assignment • Create a concept map that illustrates the interconnectedness of the earth system. • Place “earth” in the center bubble, and the names of each of the 4 spheres in connected bubbles. • Include at least 5 examples of each sphere and at least 15 connections between spheres. • Remember all lines must have connector phrases. (Please # them.) Main Branches of Earth Science Earth Science Geology Oceanography Meteorology Astronomy Geology • Study of the solid earth • Includes: – rocks – volcanoes – layers of the earth Oceanography •Study of the oceans • Includes: -- seawater -- currents -- shorelines Meteorology • Study of the atmosphere • Includes: – Weather – Climate – Storms Astronomy • Study of the universe and solar system • Includes: – Stars – Galaxies – planets
