what is earth science?

What are the FOUR branches of Earth Science?

• Atmosphere, Biosphere, Lithosphere, Hydrosphere

• Biology, Oceanography, Geology, Astronomy

• Rocks, Weather, Planets, Precipitation

• Geology, Meteorology, Astronomy, Oceanography

Which branch of Earth Science includes the study of stars, planets and galaxies?

• Geology

• Oceanography

• Astronomy

• Planetology

All of the Earth's water is found in which sphere?

• Lithospere

• Hydrosphere

• Biosphere

• Atmosphere

Which branch of Earth Science is defined as the study of weather and climate?

• Astronomy

• Geology

• Hydrology

• Meteorology

Which branch of Earth Science includes topics such as layers of the atmosphere and weather conditions?

• Astronomy

• Geology

• Oceanography

• Meteorology

According to the nebular hypothesis, our solar system formed from a huge rotating cloud made mostly of ____.

• helium and hydrogen

• carbon and hydrogen

• oxygen and helium

• nitrogen and oxygen

What are the three main parts of the geosphere

• atmosphere, crust, core

• lithosphere, mantle, core

• crust, mantle, core

• asthenosphere, lithosphere, atmosphere

The scientific study of the ocean is called ______________________.

• Earth science
• oceanography
• geology
• astronomy

In which sphere are all LIVING things found?

• Biosphere

• Lithosphere

• Asthenosphere

• Atmosphere

The prefix 'geo' in geology means...

• inside

• rock

• earth

• study of