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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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