Earth Science Branches
This branch studies Earth’s atmosphere and weather.
What is Meteorology?
Checking this app on your phone is an example of Earth Science in daily life.
What is a weather app?
The part of a map that shows direction (N, S, E, W).
What is the Compass Rose?
The type of map that uses contour lines to show elevation
What is a Topographic map?
The study of oceans, currents, and marine life.
What is Oceanography?
This navigation system is an everyday use of Earth Science.
What is GPS?
This part of a map compares distances on a map to real-life distances
What is the Scale?
If contour lines are very close together, the slope is…
What is steep?
This branch studies space beyond Earth.
What is Astronomy?
Recycling is an example of which Earth Science branch?
What is Environmental Science?
The part of a map that explains the symbols.
Which type of map shows country borders and capitals?
If contour lines are far apart, the slope is…
What is gentle?
The study of human impact on Earth’s systems.
What is Environmental Science?
Why is Earth Science important for safety?
It helps predict natural disasters.
Which type of map shows country borders and capitals?
What is a Political map?
What do “V” shaped contour lines usually show?
A valley.
Which of the following is NOT a branch of Earth Science: Geology, Chemistry, Meteorology, or Astronomy?
What is Chemistry?
Give one real-world job that relies on Earth Science.
Meteorologist, geologist, oceanographer, environmental scientist (accept any).
Which type of map shows physical features like rivers and mountains?
What is a Physical map?
What is the highest elevation you can find on a topographic map called?
The peak or summit.