Earth Sciecne
Early Years
Scientists
4 Major Areas
100
The 4 major areas of Earth Science studies.

What are geology, oceanography, meteorology, and environmental science?

100

Early cultures used these to explain Earth's mysteries.

What are legends and myths?

100

I study the solid Earth.

What is a geologist?

100

This focus is on the oceans that are on the planet.

What is oceanography?

200

The study of industries and growing technology.

What is environmental science?

200

Used the constellations to explain the seasons.

Who are Native Americans?

200

I study the ocean.

What is an oceanographer?

200

This is the study of space.

What is astronomy?

300

The study of Earth's origin and history and structure.

What is geology?

300

_________ makes the ground rumble and spit fire.

Who are Gods and Goddesses?

300

I study the stars.

What is an astronomer?

300

The study of weather.

What is meteorology?

400

Studying of tides, waves, and ocean currents.

What is oceanography?

400

Kept records of earthquakes.

Who are the Chinese?

400

I study the weather.

What is a meteorologist?

400

Looking at pollution and natural resources.

What is environmental science?

500

2 technological advances in the 1700's.

What is a microscope and telescope?

500

Built observatories to to track the movement of planets and stars.

Who are the Mayans?

500

I look at the health of plants and animals on the planet.

What is an environmental scientists?
500

The study of solid Earth.

What is Geology?

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