Take out a sheet of notebook paperTake out a sheet of notebook paper

• Write your name (first and last) in the upper right corner of the paper.

• Write the period number under your name like this, Period 1

• In the center of the top line of your paper write the words “Earth Science”.

• Your paper should now look like this…

• Brian Johnson

Period 1

Earth Science

• Number down the left margin starting with number “1” on the second line from the top line

• Count down three (3) lines and then write the number “2”.

• Continue doing this until you get to “6”.• Next to the number “6” copy the following

question…• “Why is Earth Science important?”• Your paper should now look like this…

• Brian JohnsonPeriod 1

Earth Science

1.

2.

3.

4.

5.

6. Why is Earth Science important?

Last things to do…Last things to do…

• A. Put the name of one branch of science next to each number (1 through 5).

• B. If you think you know what it is, explain or define it.

• C. Tell something you would learn about when you study that branch of science.

• READY?? ANY QUESTIONS?? GO…

• Brian JohnsonPeriod 1

Earth Science

1.

2.

3.

4.

5.

6. Why is Earth Science important?

What is Earth Systems?What is Earth Systems?

Earth SystemsEarth Systems

• The scientific study of Earth and the universe around it.

The 5 Branches of Earth ScienceThe 5 Branches of Earth Science

• Geology

• Oceanography

• Meteorology

• Astronomy

• Environmental Science

GeologyGeology

• The scientific study of the origin, history, and structure of Earth and the processes that shape Earth.– Study the crust– Study Earth’s interior– Study of fossils

OceanographyOceanography

• The scientific study of the ocean.– Waves– Tides– Ocean currents– Ocean floor

MeteorologyMeteorology

• The scientific study of Earth’s atmosphere.– Weather

• What is happening today.

– Climate• The patterns of

weather that occur over periods of time.

AstronomyAstronomy

• The scientific study of the universe.– One of the oldest

branches of Earth science

– Babylonians charted the positions of planets and stars nearly 4,000 years ago

Environmental ScienceEnvironmental Science

• Study the ways in which humans interact with their environment.– Natural resources– Pollution– Health of plant and

animal species on Earth

The Importance of Earth SystemsThe Importance of Earth Systems

• Natural forces not only shape Earth but also affect life on Earth.– Earthquake– Tsunami– Tornado– Hurricane– Volcano– Landslide

The Importance of Earth SystemsThe Importance of Earth Systems

• Earth provides the resources that make life as we know it possible.

• Earth scientists strive to help people use these resources wisely.

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