The four major branches of Earth science are geology, meteorology, oceanography, and astronomy. Geology is the study of the geosphere, which is composed of Earth's rocks and minerals. Meteorologists study the atmosphere and how it functions with regard to weather and climate. read more
Meterology Studies the Earth's atmosphere as it relates to weather and climate. Astronomy Studies of the universe. Environmental Science Special branch of earth science. The study of how humans interact with the environment Ecology Special branch of earth science. Study the relationships between organisms and their surroundings. read more
Earth science or geoscience is a widely embraced term for the fields of natural science related to the planet Earth. It is the branch of science dealing with the physical constitution of the earth and its atmosphere. Earth science is the study of our planet’s physical characteristics, from earthquakes to raindrops, and floods to fossils. read more