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What are the four spheres of the Earth?

The four spheres of the Earth are the biosphere, hydrosphere/cryosphere, atmosphere, and geosphere (or lithosphere).

What is the difference between Earth science and planetary science?

Earth science is a branch of planetary science, but with a much older history.

What are the two approaches to Earth sciences?

The two approaches to Earth sciences are reductionist and holistic approaches.

What do some Earth scientists do with their knowledge of the planet?

<p>Some Earth scientists use their knowledge of the planet to locate and develop energy and mineral resources.</p> Signup and view all the answers

How do Earth scientists help protect people from dangerous events?

<p>Earth scientists use their knowledge about Earth processes such as volcanoes, earthquakes, and hurricanes to help protect people from these dangerous events.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the study of Earth and its neighbors in space called?

<p>Astronomy</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which field of Earth science focuses on the study of rocks, minerals, and the Earth's crust?

<p>Geology</p> Signup and view all the answers

What are the four spheres of the Earth?

<p>Biosphere, Hydrosphere, Atmosphere, and Geosphere</p> Signup and view all the answers

What do some Earth scientists do with their knowledge of the planet?

<p>All of the above</p> Signup and view all the answers

What branch of science deals with the physical, chemical, and biological constitutions of Earth's four spheres?

<p>Earth science</p> Signup and view all the answers

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