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Earth science encompasses the study of our planet's physical structure, chemical compositions, and biological processes. It covers geology, meteorology, hydrology, and more, focusing on the Earth's spheres and the interactions that shape its surface and interior. The text delves into specialized disciplines like geochemistry, geophysics, and planetary geology, highlighting the importance of plate tectonics in geodynamics.
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Earth science is an all-encompassing term for the fields of natural science related to the Earth
Lithosphere
The lithosphere is the solid outer layer of the Earth
Hydrosphere
The hydrosphere includes all of the Earth's water, including oceans, lakes, and groundwater
Atmosphere
The atmosphere is the layer of gases surrounding the Earth
Biosphere
The biosphere is the zone of life on Earth, including all living organisms
Earth scientists use a variety of methodologies and knowledge bases to study the Earth's systems and processes
Geology is the study of the Earth's solid material, structure, and processes
Historical geology uses the rock record to understand the Earth's past and its evolution
Plate tectonics is a theory that explains the movement of the Earth's lithosphere and its role in shaping the planet's surface
Geochemistry studies the chemical composition and transformations within the Earth
Paleontology studies the remnants of ancient life forms preserved in the rock record
Planetary geology applies geoscientific principles to other celestial bodies
Plate tectonics is a theory that explains the movement of the Earth's lithosphere and its role in shaping the planet's surface
Divergent Boundaries
Divergent boundaries are where new crust is generated as plates move away from each other
Convergent Boundaries
Convergent boundaries are where one plate is forced beneath another
Transform Boundaries
Transform boundaries are where plates slide horizontally past each other
Plate tectonics is responsible for the formation of mountain ranges, volcanic activity, and seismic events
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______ science, also known as geoscience, encompasses natural sciences related to ______.
Earth
the Earth
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The study of Earth's physical structure, ______ makeup, and biological activities is integral to ______ science.
chemical
Earth
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Role of Meteorologists in Earth Science
Study atmospheric phenomena to predict weather/climate patterns.
