Branches of Earth Science
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| Geology | Branch of earth science. The study of the origin, history, and structure of the Earth and the processes that shape the Earth
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| Volcanologist | Geologist who studies volcanoes.
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| Seismologist | Geologist who studies earthquakes.
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| Paleontologist | Geologist who studies fossils.
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| Oceanography | Branch of Earth Science. The study of the sea (meaning oceans, bays, and seas).
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| Physical Oceanographer | Studies physical features of waves and currents on weather patterns and aquatic life.
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| Biological Oceanographer | Studies the plants and animals that live in the ocean.
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| Geological Oceangraphers | Studies and explores the ocean floor.
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| Chemical Oceanographers | Studies the amounts and distrubutions of natural and human-made chemicals in the ocean.
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| Meterology | Studies the Earth's atmosphere as it relates to weather and climate.
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| Astronomy | Studies of the universe.
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| Environmental Science | Special branch of earth science. The study of how humans interact with the environment
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| Ecology | Special branch of earth science. Study the relationships between organisms and their surroudnings.
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| Ecologist | Studies a community of organisms and their nonliving environment.
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| Geochemistry | Special branch of earth science. Study of geology and chemistry.
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| Geochemist | Studies the chemistry of rocks, minerals, and soil.
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| Physical Geographers | Educated in geology, biology, and physics. They study the surface features of the earth.
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| Cartography | Cartography is a special branch of earth science. Cartographers make maps.
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