Assignment 1: An Introduction to Earth Science and The Scientific Method

Introduction to this Assignment 

 Earth Science is the study of the Earth and its neighbors in space. It is an exciting science with many interesting and practical applications. Some Earth scientists use their knowledge of the Earth to locate and develop energy and mineral resources. Others study the impact of human activity on the Earth's environment, and design methods to protect the planet. Some use their knowledge about Earth processes such as volcanoes, earthquakes, and hurricanes to plan communities that will not expose people to these dangerous events.

Earth science is an integrated science, and professionals in that field must solve problems that require a knowledge of several fields of science. Many different sciences are used to learn about the Earth; however, the four basic areas of Earth science study are geology, meteorology, oceanography, and astronomy. 

Directions: 

1) This assignment is designed to assist you in learning the concepts of this module as well as assess your understanding and application of the content. 

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