What are the major branches of earth science?

Question

What are the major branches of earth science?

Answer 1

The major branches are:

Astronomy

Geology

Oceanography

Meteorology

All of the above can be broken down into sub-branches.

For the break down see:

http://www.studystack.com/studytable-220...

Answer 2

Geology   Branch of earth science. The study of the origin, history, and structure of the Earth and the processes that shape the Earth  

Volcanologist   Geologist who studies volcanoes.  

Seismologist   Geologist who studies earthquakes.  

Paleontologist   Geologist who studies fossils.  

Oceanography   Branch of Earth Science. The study of the sea (meaning oceans, bays, and seas).  

Physical Oceanographer   Studies physical features of   waves and currents on weather patterns and aquatic life.  

Biological Oceanographer   Studies the plants and animals that live in the ocean.  

Geological Oceangraphers   Studies and explores the ocean floor.  

Chemical Oceanographers   Studies the amounts and distrubutions of natural and human-made chemicals in the ocean.  

Meterology   Studies the Earth's atmosphere as it relates to weather and climate.  

Astronomy   Studies of the universe.  

Environmental Science   Special branch of earth science. The study of how humans interact with the environment  

Ecology   Special branch of earth science. Study the relationships between organisms and their surroudnings.  

Ecologist   Studies a community of organisms and their nonliving environment.  

Geochemistry   Special branch of earth science. Study of geology and chemistry.  

Geochemist   Studies the chemistry of rocks, minerals, and soil.  

Physical Geographers   Educated in geology, biology, and physics. They study the surface features of the earth.  

Cartography   Cartography is a special branch of earth science. Cartographers make maps.