Chapter 1 (Part 2)

Chapter 1

 

II. Earth Science

   A.Encompasses all sciences that seek to understand

      1.Earth

      2.Earth's neighbors in space

   B.Includes

      1.Geology 

         a.Physical geology examines the materials composing Earth

         b.Historical geology is the study of the origin and development of Earth

      2.Oceanography 

         a. Not a separate and distinct science

         b. Oceanography integrates

            1.Chemistry

            2.Physics

            3.Geology

            4.Biology

      3.Meteorology 

      4.Astronomy 

 

 

III. Environmental Problems 

   A. Problems Include

      1. Local, regional and global

      2.Human-induced and accentuated 

         a.Urban Air pollution

         b.Acid Rain

         c.Ozone Depletion

         d. Global Warming

      3. Natural Hazards

         a.Earthquakes 

         b.Landslides

         c.Floods 

         d.Hurricanes