1.1 Earth Science (Subspecialties)

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Paleontology

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Studies the remains of organisms that once lived on Earth; ancient enviroments

Question 1

Climatology

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Studies patterns of weather over a long period of time; effects of human activities on weather & climate

Question 2

Hydrology

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Studies water flowing on & below Earth’s surface; sources of & solutions to water pollution

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Ecology

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Studies habitats of organisms & how organisms interact with each other & their enviroment

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Geochemistry

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Study of Earth’s composition & the process that change it

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Tectonics

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Study the effects of internal processes on Earth’s surface, including earthquakes & mountain building