Branches of Earth Science

Branches of Earth Science

Earth Science is the study of our planet, including its land, water, air, and living things. It has five main branches, each focusing on different parts of the Earth.

• Geology is the study of rocks, minerals, and Earth's natural processes. Geologists learn how fossils form, how rivers sh...

Earth science is the study of the planet Earth, including its land, water, air, and living things. There are five main branches of Earth science.

Geology is the study of how rocks and minerals form. They also study how fossils form, study the rivers and lakes, and explain how volcanos erupt.

Oceanography studies the oceans, waves, an...