The document introduces Earth Science, explaining it as the study of Earth and the universe, encompassing various branches such as geology, oceanography, meteorology, astronomy, and environmental science. Each branch focuses on different aspects, from the Earth's processes and history to human interactions with the environment. It also references resources and links for further exploration.

1. Intro to Earth Science Chapter 1: Sect 1 Mrs. Marriott

2. What is Earth Science? Study of Earth and the universe around it Helps us understand our place in universe &quot;Globe West.&quot; Visible Earth. Web. 1 Jul 2011. <http://visibleearth.nasa.gov/view_rec.php?id=2429>.

3. Branches of Earth Science Geology – Study of the origin, history, processes, and structure of the solid Earth Search for coal, oil, gas Study earthquakes & volcanoes Study fossils to learn about past &quot;The Day the Volcano Erupted - A Halloween Horror Story.&quot; Flickr. Web. 1 Jul 2011. <http://www.flickr.com/photos/coolinsights/5127279893/>. &quot;Fish Fossil.&quot; Flickr. Web. 1 Jul 2011. <http://www.flickr.com/photos/mrsbluff/3112168961/>.

4. Branches of Earth Science 2. Oceanography – Study of Earth’s oceans Study waves, tides, currents Study ocean floor for clues of Earth’s history &quot;The Tube.&quot; Flickr. Web. 1 Jul 2011. <http://www.flickr.com/photos/mistybushell/2161046983/>. &quot;Ocean Currents.&quot; KidsGeo.com. Web. 1 Jul 2011. <http://www.kidsgeo.com/geography-for-kids/0145-ocean-currents.php>.

5. Branches of Earth Science 3. Meteorology – Study of Earth’s atmosphere Make weather observations using satellite images and computer models &quot;Hurricane Fran.&quot; Web. 1 Jul 2011. <http://rsd.gsfc.nasa.gov/rsd/images/Fran19960904color3a_hg.jpg>. Web. 1 Jul 2011. <http://addins.wrex.com/blogs/weather/2010/03/tornado-safety-tips>.

6. Branches of Earth Science 4. Astronomy – Study of the universe beyond Earth One of oldest branches Babylonians charted planets & stars 4,000 years ago &quot;M81 Galaxy is Pretty in Pink.&quot; nasa.gov. Web. 1 Jul 2011. <http://www.nasa.gov/mission_pages/spitzer/multimedia/spitzer-20070604.html>. nasa.gov. Web. 1 Jul 2011. <http://nssdc.gsfc.nasa.gov/planetary/factsheet/venusfact.html>.

7. Branches of Earth Science 5. Environmental Science – Study of way humans interact with their environment Newest branch of Earth Science Study natural resources, pollution, and health of plants and animals on Earth &quot;Pollution, Dominican Republic.&quot; flickr. Web. 1 Jul 2011. <http://www.flickr.com/photos/virgomerry/86976318/>. &quot;Peony.&quot; flickr. Web. 1 Jul 2011. <http://www.flickr.com/photos/jennmarri/2646242761/in/set-72157623685399643>. &quot;Hunter.&quot; flickr. Web. 1 Jul 2011. <http://www.flickr.com/photos/jennmarri/3233075110/in/set-72157603955023396/>.

8. Textbook Resources Allison, Ph.D., Mead A., Arthur T. DeGaetano, Ph.D., and Jay M. Pasachoff, Ph.D. Earth Science. Austin, Texas: Holt, Rinehart, and Winston, 2008. 26-45, 754-767. Print.