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The 4 Branches of Earth Science
Other Branches of Earth Science
Observations, Opinions, and Inferences
The Scientific Method
Who am I?
100
These are the four branches of Earth Science.
What are meteorology, geology, astronomy, and oceanography?
100

An Ecologist studies the relationship between earth and these...

What are PLANTS and ANIMALS? (you need both!)

100
Between observations, opinions, and inferences, this is the LEAST used in science.
What are opinions?
100
The last step in the scientific method.
What is "share results"?
100

I search for fossils

Who is a paleontologist?

200
This branch of Earth Science involves the study of the Earth's surface.
What is Geology?
200

A cartographer can be found drawing these

What are maps?

200
"The grass is brown," is an example of this
What is an observation?
200
"I think the flow rate will decrease as the volume of water decreases," is an example of this step in the scientific method.
What is a hypothesis?
200

I study the development of hurricanes

Who is a Meteorologist?

300
The branch of Earth Science involves the study of Earth's oceans.
What is Oceanography?
300

I work with meteorologists to study the effect humans are having on the changing climate

What is an Environmental Scientist?

300
"The grass is brown because it is not getting enough water," is an example of this?
What is an inference?
300
Making a conclusion occurs during this step of the scientific method.
What is "Record and Analyze Results"?
300

I study collections of garbage in the ocean

Who is an Environmental Scientist?

400
This branch of Earth Science involves the study of Earth's weather and climates.
What is Meteorology?
400

A seismologist gets very excited when one of these happen

What are earthquakes?

400

"It's hot in here" is an example of this type of observation

What is a Qualitative Observation

400
This is the first step in the scientific method.
What is "make an observation," OR "form a question"?
400

I study black holes

Who is an Astronomer?

500
This branch of Earth Science involves the study of stars, planets, and other objects found in space.
What is Astronomy?
500

A Geochemist spends time studying this...

What is studying the chemical make-up of rocks, minerals, and soil?

500

Give an example of a Quantitative Inference

What is _______________________? (Teacher will judge)

500
Mrs. Caballero is going to have this type of pet soon.
What are (saltwater) fish?
500

I could explain El Nino - changes in warm water currents off the coast of California - to you.

Who is an Oceanographer?