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