Earth Science Prentice Hall 1.1-1.3 | 2.1-2.4 | 3.13.3

Logical explanation for events that occur in nature

• Geology

• Theory

• Meteorology

• Astronomy

• Law

Is the study of the Earth’s oceans, including their physical features, life forms, and natural resources.

• Geology

• Oceanography

• Meteorology

• Astronomy

• Law

The study of the Earth’s origin, history, and structure.

• Geology

• Theory

• Meteorology

• Astronomy

• Law

Summarizing statement of observed experimental facts that been tested many times and is generally accepted as true

• Geology

• Theory

• Meteorology

• Astronomy

• Law

Study of the Earth’s atmosphere, weather, and climate

• Geology

• Theory

• Meteorology

• Astronomy

• Law

Study of the planets, stars, and other objects in space

• Geology

• Theory

• Meteorology

• Astronomy

• Law

These are the 3 branches science

• Geology, astronomy, oceanography

• Life science, earth science, physical science

• Astronomy, oceanography, astronomy

These are the branches of earth science

• Geology, astronomy, oceanography, life science

• Life science, earth science, physical science

• Astronomy, oceanography, astronomy, geology

What is the goal of science?

• To have more money

• To study oceans and the atmosphere, climate and plants

• To classify stars by their size and brightness

• To understand the events that occur in the world around us

Deals with the study of Earth, its history, changes and its place in the universe

• Geology

• Life science

• Earth science

• Meteorology

• Physical science