EES Spheres

Which of these is NOT a branch of Earth Science?

• Geology

• Meteorology

• Astrology

• Oceanography

The study of the atmosphere and processes that produce weather and climate.

• Meteorology

• Astrology

• Oceanography

• Geology

Includes oceans, freshwater, streams, lakes and glaciers.

• Hydrosphere

• Biosphere

• Geosphere

• Atmosphere

This sphere interacts will ALL other Earth's spheres.

• Geosphere

• Hydrosphere

• Atmosphere

• Biosphere

The part of Earth that contains all forms of water is known as?

• a. Hydrosphere
• b. Biosphere
• c. Geosphere
• d. Atmosphere

The part of Earth that contains all rock and sediment is known as?

• a. Hydrosphere
• b. Biosphere
• c. Geosphere
• d. Atmosphere

The prefix "Atmo" means ____

• ground

• water

• life

• air

The prefix "Bio" means ____

• Life

• Earth

• Water

• Air

The prefix "Hydro" means ____

• ground

• water

• life

• air

What is oceanography?

• The study of dolphins.

• The study of the ocean.

• The study of jellyfish.

• The study of waves.