Branches of Earth Science
⧬ Geology
⥅ The first branch of Earth science is geology. Geology is the study of the geosphere, or rock portion of the Earth. Scientists working in the field of geology may find themselves studying things such as rock types, movement of the Earth's continents, earthquakes, volcanoes, erosion or sedimentation. The truth is that geology is huge field, and people entering the field are likely to choose their own specialty within it.
⧬ Meteorology
⥅ The second major branch of Earth Science is meteorology. Meteorology is the study of our atmosphere and the weather and climatic patterns therein. People working as meteorologists would study items such as atmospheric layers, humidity, global air circulation, precipitation, heat transfer, pressure, or other similar items.
⥅ Meteorologists could read and interpret this weather map to make an assessment of daily or weekly weather patterns. However, meteorology is not a science unto itself. Instead, it is hihgly linked to another branch of Earth Science- oceanography.
⧬ Oceanography
⥅ Oceanography is the study of our global oceans. These oceans move large amounts of warm water around the globe and therefore have major influence on atmospheric heating. This heat transfer is largely responsible for oceanography's strong connection to meteorology. The study of water and its movements, distribution and quality is hydrology. Oceanography is more than just the hydrology of the oceans. Oceanography is the study of everything in the ocean environment, which covers about 70% of the Earth's surface. Recent technology has allowed people and probes to venture to the deepest parts of the ocean, but still much of the ocean remains unexplored.
⧬ Climatology and Meteorology
⥅ Meteorology includes the study of weather patterns, clouds, hurricanes, and tornadoes. Using modern technology such as radars and satellites, meteorologists are getting more accurate at forecasting the weather all the time.
⥅ Meteorologists forecast major storms to save lives and property.
⧪ Climatologists study the whole atmosphere, taking a long-range view. Climatologists can help us better understand how an why climate changes. Carbon Dioxide is released into the atmosphere is causing the global climate to change.
⧬ Environmental Science
⥅ Environmental scientists study the effects people have on their environment, including the landscape, atmosphere, water, and living things. Every action people take has some effect on the Earth's environment.
⧬ Astronomy
⥅ Astronomers are interested in outer space and the physical bodies beyond the Earth. They use telescopes to see things far beyond what the human eye can see. Astronomers help to design spacecraft that travel into space and send back information about faraway places or satellites.
⥅ The first branch of Earth science is geology. Geology is the study of the geosphere, or rock portion of the Earth. Scientists working in the field of geology may find themselves studying things such as rock types, movement of the Earth's continents, earthquakes, volcanoes, erosion or sedimentation. The truth is that geology is huge field, and people entering the field are likely to choose their own specialty within it.
⧬ Meteorology
⥅ The second major branch of Earth Science is meteorology. Meteorology is the study of our atmosphere and the weather and climatic patterns therein. People working as meteorologists would study items such as atmospheric layers, humidity, global air circulation, precipitation, heat transfer, pressure, or other similar items.
⥅ Meteorologists could read and interpret this weather map to make an assessment of daily or weekly weather patterns. However, meteorology is not a science unto itself. Instead, it is hihgly linked to another branch of Earth Science- oceanography.
⧬ Oceanography
⥅ Oceanography is the study of our global oceans. These oceans move large amounts of warm water around the globe and therefore have major influence on atmospheric heating. This heat transfer is largely responsible for oceanography's strong connection to meteorology. The study of water and its movements, distribution and quality is hydrology. Oceanography is more than just the hydrology of the oceans. Oceanography is the study of everything in the ocean environment, which covers about 70% of the Earth's surface. Recent technology has allowed people and probes to venture to the deepest parts of the ocean, but still much of the ocean remains unexplored.
⧬ Climatology and Meteorology
⥅ Meteorology includes the study of weather patterns, clouds, hurricanes, and tornadoes. Using modern technology such as radars and satellites, meteorologists are getting more accurate at forecasting the weather all the time.
⥅ Meteorologists forecast major storms to save lives and property.
⧪ Climatologists study the whole atmosphere, taking a long-range view. Climatologists can help us better understand how an why climate changes. Carbon Dioxide is released into the atmosphere is causing the global climate to change.
⧬ Environmental Science
⥅ Environmental scientists study the effects people have on their environment, including the landscape, atmosphere, water, and living things. Every action people take has some effect on the Earth's environment.
⧬ Astronomy
⥅ Astronomers are interested in outer space and the physical bodies beyond the Earth. They use telescopes to see things far beyond what the human eye can see. Astronomers help to design spacecraft that travel into space and send back information about faraway places or satellites.
