Intro to Geoscience: Branches of Earth Science

Intro to Geoscience Day 1

Open Ended

What do you think we will study in Geoscience (Earth Science)?

Multiple Choice

Which of the following would be studied by a geologist?

• Whales

• Earthquakes

• Hurricanes

• Comets

Fill in the Blank

The Earth is about ___ years old.

Open Ended

What are some things that we may discuss in Astronomy?

Open Ended

What are some topics that we will discuss when we study Meteorology?

Open Ended

What does the study of Oceanography include?

Multiple Choice

If I study Sunspots, which branch of Earth Science do I work in?

• Meteorology

• Geology

• Astronomy

• Oceanography

Multiple Choice

If I track the migration (movement) of whales, which branch of Earth Science do I study?

• Astronomy

• Meteorology

• Geology

• Oceanography

Multiple Choice

If I monitor hurricanes, what branch of Earth Science do I work in?

• Meteorology

• Geology

• Oceanography

• Astronomy

Multiple Choice

My Father-in-Law works at Franklin Mineral Museum. What branch of Earth Science does he work in?

• Geology

• Astronomy

• Meteorology

• Oceanography