What is Earth Science?

According to the article, which of the following is NOT how scientists use knowledge from Earth Science?

• To plan communities that will expose people to dangerous events such as volcanoes, earthquakes, and hurricanes.

• To locate and develop energy and mineral resources

• To study the impact of human activity on Earth's environment

• To design methods to protect the planet.

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What are the 4 basic areas of study in Earth Science?

• geology, meteorology, oceanography, and astronomy.

• geography, meteorology, oceanography, and astronomy.

• geology, meteorology, oceanography, and astrology.

• geology, meteorology, oceanography, and environmental science.

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What branch of science does this picture represent?

• Oceanography
• Meteorology 
• Geology
• Astronomy

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_____________ deals with the composition of Earth materials, Earth structures, and Earth processes.

• Earth Science

• Geology

• Geography

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Which of the following are geologists concerned with?

• fuels and minerals

• study of natural hazards

• working to protect Earth's environment

• how the studying how the planet has changed over time

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Which of the following studies how climate changes over time?

• geologist

• meteorologist

• astronomer

• astrologist

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___________________ is the study of Earth's oceans - their composition, movement, organisms and processes.

• Oceanography

• Geology

• Meteorology

Most of our planet is covered by

• oceans

• land

• equal parts land and ocean

Which of the following explains why it important to be knowledgeable about astronomy.

• the moon drives the ocean's tidal system

• asteroid impacts have repeatedly devastated Earth's inhabitants

• energy from the sun drives our weather and climates.

• All answers are correct.

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Which of the following best describes what is meant by the statement "the moon drives the ocean's tidal system."

• This rise and fall of sea levels and movement of ocean water is caused by the moon.

• This movement of the moon is caused by the oceans.

• The moon creates the oceans.

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