Introduction to Earth & Space Science

The study of objects beyond Earth’s atmosphere

• Astronomy

• Environmental Science

• Geology

• Oceanography

The study of the forces and processes that cause the atmosphere to change and produce weather

• Meteorology

• Environmental Science

• Geology

• Oceanography

The study of the materials that make up Earth

• Meteorology

• Environmental Science

• Geology

• Oceanography

The study of Earth’s oceans

• Meteorology

• Environmental Science

• Geology

• Oceanography

The study of the interactions of organisms and their surroundings

• Meteorology

• Environmental Science

• Geology

• Oceanography

Which of the following is NOT studied in astronomy?

• Galaxies

• Stars

• Planets

• Oceans

Astrophysics and planetary science are two subfields of _____.

• Astronomy

• Geology

• Oceanography

• Environmental Science

Climatology and atmospheric chemistry are two subfields of _____.

• Meteorology

• Geology

• Oceanography

• Environmental Science

Paleontology and geochemistry are two subfields of _____.

• Meteorology

• Geology

• Oceanography

• Environmental Science

Physical oceanography & marine geology are two subfields of _____.

• Meteorology

• Geology

• Oceanography

• Environmental Science