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Intro to Geoscience: Branches of Earth Science

Intro to Geoscience: Branches of Earth Science

Assessment

Presentation

Science

9th Grade

Easy

NGSS
MS-ESS2-1, MS-ESS2-4, MS-ESS2-6

+9

Standards-aligned

Created by

James Saganiec

Used 34+ times

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18 Slides • 10 Questions

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Intro to Geoscience Day 1

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Open Ended

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

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Multiple Choice

Which of the following would be studied by a geologist?

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Whales

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Earthquakes

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Hurricanes

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Comets

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Fill in the Blank

The Earth is about ___ years old.

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Open Ended

What are some things that we may discuss in Astronomy?

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Open Ended

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

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Open Ended

What does the study of Oceanography include?

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Multiple Choice

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

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Meteorology

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Geology

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Astronomy

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Oceanography

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Multiple Choice

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

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Astronomy

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Meteorology

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Geology

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Oceanography

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Multiple Choice

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

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Meteorology

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Geology

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Oceanography

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Astronomy

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Multiple Choice

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

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Geology

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Astronomy

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Meteorology

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Oceanography

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