Question

1. earth scientists work together to answer various questions. (12 points)

a. what are the four major fields of study in earth science? (4 points)
b. imagine a large meteor hits earth and causes major flooding, earthquakes, cooler weather, and large waves coming to shore. what aspect of this event would a scientist from each of the four major earth science fields examine? (8 points)

Explanation:

A. The four major fields of Earth - science are geology (study of Earth's solid materials and processes), meteorology (study of the atmosphere and weather), oceanography (study of oceans), and astronomy (study of celestial objects related to Earth's place in the universe).
B. A geologist would examine the earthquake - related aspects like fault lines and ground displacement caused by the meteor impact. A meteorologist would study the change in weather patterns such as the cooler weather. An oceanographer would focus on the large waves and major flooding related to the ocean. An astronomer would look at the meteor itself, its origin, and its trajectory before hitting Earth.

Answer:

A. Geology, Meteorology, Oceanography, Astronomy
B. Geologist: Earthquake - related ground changes; Meteorologist: Weather changes; Oceanographer: Ocean - related effects like waves and flooding; Astronomer: The meteor's origin and trajectory.