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earth sci·ence

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Princeton's WordNet

  1. earth sciencenoun

    any of the sciences that deal with the earth or its parts

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  1. earth sciencenoun

    Any of the sciences dealing with the planet Earth, such as geology and meteorology.

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  1. Earth science

    Earth science or geoscience includes all fields of natural science related to the planet Earth. This is a branch of science dealing with the physical, chemical, and biological complex constitutions and synergistic linkages of Earth's four spheres, namely biosphere, hydrosphere, atmosphere, and geosphere. Earth science can be considered to be a branch of planetary science, but with a much older history. Earth science encompasses four main branches of study, the lithosphere, the hydrosphere, the atmosphere, and the biosphere, each of which is further broken down into more specialized fields. There are both reductionist and holistic approaches to Earth sciences. It is also the study of Earth and its neighbors in space. Some Earth scientists use their knowledge of the planet to locate and develop energy and mineral resources. Others study the impact of human activity on Earth's environment, and design methods to protect the planet. Some use their knowledge about Earth processes such as volcanoes, earthquakes, and hurricanes to help protect people from these dangerous events. Earth sciences can include the study of geology, the lithosphere, and the large-scale structure of Earth's interior, as well as the atmosphere, hydrosphere, and biosphere. Typically, Earth scientists use tools from geology, chronology, physics, chemistry, geography, biology, and mathematics to build a quantitative understanding of how Earth works and evolves. For example, meteorologists study the weather and watch for dangerous storms. Hydrologists examine water and warn of floods. Seismologists study earthquakes and try to understand where they will strike. Geologists study rocks and help to locate useful minerals. Earth scientists often work in the field—perhaps climbing mountains, exploring the seabed, crawling through caves, or wading in swamps. They measure and collect samples (such as rocks or river water), then record their findings on charts and maps.

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  1. earth science

    Earth science is an interdisciplinary field of study that involves the analysis and examination of Earth's processes, features, and phenomena. It encompasses various scientific disciplines, including geology, meteorology, oceanography, and astronomy, and focuses on understanding the Earth's history, its current conditions, and predicting future changes. Topics studied can include the Earth's structure, atmosphere, oceans, weather patterns, ecosystems, and processes such as plate tectonics, erosion, and the Earth's magnetic and gravitational fields.

Wikidata

  1. Earth science

    Earth Science is an all-embracing term for the sciences related to the planet Earth. It is arguably a special case in planetary science, the Earth being the only known life-bearing planet. There are both reductionist and holistic approaches to Earth sciences. The formal discipline of Earth sciences may include the study of the atmosphere, hydrosphere, oceans and biosphere, as well as the solid earth. Typically, Earth scientists will use tools from physics, chemistry, biology, chronology and mathematics to build a quantitative understanding of how the Earth system works, and how it evolved to its current state.

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  1. Chaldean Numerology

    The numerical value of earth science in Chaldean Numerology is: 6

  2. Pythagorean Numerology

    The numerical value of earth science in Pythagorean Numerology is: 2


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