Earth Science Studies
The study of solid earth.
Geology
The study of volcanoes.
Volcanology
God created every living thing according to its kinds.
Special Creation
The northernmost point of earth.
North Pole
The earth is most accurately represented by this.
Globe
The study of rocks and minerals.
Mineralogy
Study of Earth’s oceans
Oceanography
Small changes in organisms of the same kind.
Microevolution
The southern most point of earth.
South Pole
This type of map shows the different heights and shapes of the land using contour lines.
Topographic
The study of things beyond earth’s atmosphere.
Astronomy
The study of artifacts and fossils
Paleontology
God used evolution to create all living things.
Theistic Evolution
An imaginary line that divides the earth into the northern and southern hemisphere.
Equator
Astronomers typically use this type of map.
Star Chart
The study of the atmosphere (Often weather forecasting)
Meteorology
Study of waves and currents.
Physical Oceanography
Things evolve into new species.
Macroevolution
An imaginary line that divides the earth into the western and eastern hemisphere.
Prime Meridian
This type of map shows the position of earth's plates and may also show the location of faults, earthquakes, and volcanoes.
Tectonic Plate map
The study of earthquakes.
Seismology
Study of chemicals in the ocean.
Chemical Oceanography
What we believe in regards to evolution and creation.
Literal 6 day creation as stated in scripture.
These were established to make sure daylight hours match nighttime hours. The earth has 24 of them.
Time Zones
Name for map makers.
Cartographers