Friday 19 December 2014

What is Earth Science?


Image via NASA

Earth Science is a multidisciplinary field of study; it applies Chemistry, Physics, Biology and even Maths to planet Earth. It involves looking at rocks (as boring as that may sound to some, they're a lot more interesting than they look!), volcanoes, earthquakes, oceans, ecosystems, atmospheric processes, glaciers, soils.. and the list goes on. It is quite fascinating to see how our planets systems work. 
Due to the currently changing climate, there has never been a more important time to learn more about planet Earth. The more we know and learn about our own planet, the easier it will be for us to understand other planets (so yes planetary astronomers, this blog may be useful for you too!). The blog posts will focus on a certain topic, with several posts for each specific topic. For example, if looking at rocks, one post may focus on dating rocks whilst another will be based on plate tectonics.
I hope you find this useful whether you require the information for your homework project or simply have an interest in the world around you.
Enjoy!






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