Earth Science - Introduction to Earth Science

Overview

Embark on a comprehensive journey through Earth Science in this introductory lecture. Explore the fundamental branches of Earth Science, including geology, oceanography, meteorology, and astronomy. Delve into the formation of Earth, its various spheres, and the interconnected Earth system. Learn about the scientific method, hypothesis testing, and widely accepted theories in the field. Gain perspective on the vast scale of the universe and Earth's place within it, from the Big Bang to the present day. Enhance your understanding with recommended supplementary videos covering topics like the scale of the universe, star sizes, asteroid discovery, and thought-provoking scientific concepts.

Syllabus

Intro
WHAT IS EARTH SCIENCE?
EARTH SCIENCE IS: GEOLOGY
EARTH SCIENCE IS: OCEANOGRAPHY
EARTH SCIENCE IS: METEOROLOGY
EARTH SCIENCE IS: ASTRONOMY
THE SCALE OF TIME IN EARTH SCIENCE
THE FORMATION OF EARTH
EARTH'S SPHERES
THE HYDROSPHERE
THE ATMOSPHERE
THE EARTH SYSTEM
THE PURPOSE OF SCIENCE
THE SCIENTIFIC METHOD
WHICH OF THE FOLLOWING IS NOT A SUBSET OF EARTH SCIENCE?
WIDELY ACCEPTED VIEW THAT BEST EXPLAINS CERTAIN SCIENTIFIC OBSERVATIONS.
WHICH OF THE FOLLOWING IS NOT NECESSARY FOR A HYPOTHESIS TO BE ACCEPTED BY THE SCIENTIFIC COMMUNITY?
THE UNIVERSE BEGAN ABOUT _ YEARS AGO.
THE THEORY THAT DESCRIBES THE FORMATION OF THE SOLAR SYSTEM IS KNOWN AS THE
THE SCALE OF THE UNIVERSE AND OUR PLACE WITHIN
THE BRIEF HISTORY OF THE UNIVERSE