1. Introduction t0 Earth_Science Power Point

Introduction to Earth Science

1. Review technology New astronomy meteorology geology oceanography environmental science geosphere atmosphere hydrosphere cryosphere biosphere Copyright © McGraw-Hill Education Vocabulary Earth Science 1

2. Earth Science 2

3. Lets get started 3

4. Who am I? 4 Ephriam Daniels

5. What is Earth Science? 5 QF 1.

6. What are Earth Systems? Can you name any? 6 QF 2.

7. What is Earth Science? 7 QF 1.

8. Earth Science 8

9. Earth Science The Scope of Earth Science Geology The study of materials that make up Earth, the processes that form and change these materials, and the history of the planet and its life-forms 9 4.6-billion years How old is earth’s History?

10. Earth Science The Scope of Earth Science Oceanography The study of Earth’s oceans 70% Covered by Oceans? 10

11. The Scope of Earth Science Meteorology The study of the forces and processes that cause the atmosphere to change and produce weather Earth Science 11

12. Earth Science The Scope of Earth Science Environmental science The study of the interactions of organisms and their surroundings 12

13. Earth Science Astronomy The study of objects beyond Earth’s atmosphere 13

14. Subspecialties of Earth Science Earth Science Subspecialties of Earth Science. Astronomy Meteorology 14 Astrophysics Planetary Science Climatology Atmospheric Chemistry

15. Subspecialties of Earth Science Earth Science Subspecialties of Earth Science. Geology 15 Paleontology Geochemistry

16. Subspecialties of Earth Science Earth Science Subspecialties of Earth Science. Oceanography Environmental Science 16 Physical Oceanography Marine Geology Environmental Soil Science Environmental Chemistry

17. Earth Science Meteorology Geology Oceanography Astronomy Environmental Science 17

18. What are systems? 18

19. Earth’s Systems Scientists who study Earth have identified four main Earth systems: Earth Science 19

20. Earth’s Systems Geosphere The area from the surface of Earth down to its center Earth Science 20

21. Copyright © McGraw-Hill Education Earth Science Earth’s Systems Atmosphere The blanket of gases that surrounds our planet Oxygen Nitrogen Other 78 21 1 21

22. Earth Science Earth’s Systems Hydrosphere All the water on Earth, including the water in the atmosphere, and the permanently frozen water in the cryosphere Salt Water Freshwater Ice cap and Glaciers Groundwater Water in Lakes Water Vapor River Water 22

23. Copyright © McGraw-Hill Education Earth Science Earth’s Systems Biosphere All organisms on Earth as well as the environments in which they live 23

24. Copyright © McGraw-Hill Education Earth Science Earth’s Systems All of Earth’s systems are interdependent. Notice how water from the hydrosphere enters the atmosphere, falls to the biosphere, and soaks into the geosphere. 24

25. Describe multiple earth systems working together? 25

26. Copyright © McGraw-Hill Education Earth Science Technology Technology is not used only to make life easier. It can also make life safer. Technology is important, not only in science, but in everyday life. 26

27. Copyright © McGraw-Hill Education Review Essential Questions How do the areas of study within Earth science compare? What are Earth’s systems? What are the relationships among Earth’s systems? Why is technology important? Vocabulary astronomy meteorology geology oceanography environmental science geosphere atmosphere hydrosphere cryosphere biosphere Earth Science 27