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WorksheetsBranches of Earth Science
Total questions: 9
Worksheet time: 4mins
Name
Class
Date
1.
Studies the solid portions of the earth, including volcanoes, earthquakes, and fossils.
a)
Geology
b)
Geography
c)
Cartography
d)
Oceanography
2.
Weather, climate, and the atmosphere are studied in this branch of Earth Science.
a)
Astronomy
b)
Meteorology
c)
Cartography
d)
Geology
3.
This branch studies how humans interact with and impact ecosystems (pollution, population growth, and resource use).
a)
Geology
b)
Ecology
c)
Environmental Science
d)
Oceanography
4.
The branch of Earth Science where geology and chemistry come together. A scientist might study rock samples to determine qualities of earth materials for human use.
a)
Geology
b)
Geochemistry
c)
Geography
d)
Environmental Science
5.
Geology and biology come together in the study of organisms and their environment.
a)
Geolgoy
b)
Ecology
c)
Environmental Science
d)
Geography
6.
The study of the physical and biological parts of Earth's oceans.
a)
Geology
b)
Geography
c)
Cartography
d)
Oceanography
7.
This area of science creates and uses maps of physical features of the Earth.
a)
Geology
b)
Geography
c)
Cartography
d)
Mapology
8.
The study of the stars and other celestial bodies.
a)
Meteorology
b)
Astronomy
c)
Oceanography
d)
Astrology
9.
The study of the physical features of the earth (mountains, lakes, rivers, valleys, etc.).
a)
Geology
b)
Geography
c)
Cartography
d)
Ecology
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