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)
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Explanation:

For part A, Earth science has four main branches. For part B, each branch would focus on different aspects of the meteor - related event based on its area of study.

• A: The four major fields of study in 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 and their relation to Earth).
• B:
• Geology: Would examine the earthquakes and how the impact affects the Earth's crust, such as faulting and rock deformation.
• Meteorology: Would study the cooler weather changes caused by the dust and debris in the atmosphere from the meteor impact, which can block sunlight and alter weather patterns.
• Oceanography: Would look at the large - scale flooding and the large waves (tsunamis) generated by the meteor impact on the ocean, including how the water movement and sea - level changes occur.
• Astronomy: Would focus on the meteor itself, its origin, trajectory, and the impact event from a celestial perspective, such as how such an impactor could have entered Earth's orbit.

Answer:

A. Geology, Meteorology, Oceanography, Astronomy
B.
a. Geology: Earthquakes and crustal changes
b. Meteorology: Weather changes due to atmospheric debris
c. Oceanography: Flooding and large - wave (tsunami) formation
d. Astronomy: Meteor origin and impact event from a celestial view