INTRODUCTION TO
EARTH AND PHYSICAL
SCIENCE
NATURAL
SCIENCE
PROF. AL-JAMEE B. DERON
THURSDAY | AUGUST 1, 2024
WHAT IS EARTH SCIENCE?
It is the study of Earth and its neighbors in space.
THE FOUR EARTH SCIENCES
Geology
Meteorology
Astronomy
Oceanography
GEOLOGY
Geology: Science of the Earth
it deals with the composition of earth
materials, earth structures, and earth
processes.
e.g. earth’s crust
GEOLOGY
METEOROLOGY
Meteorology: Science of the Atmosphere
it deals with the study of the
atmosphere and how processes in the
atmosphere determines Earth’s
weather and climate.
e.g. snow and
continental climate.
METEOROLOGY
EXAMPLES OF THE EARTH’S WEATHER
Wind
Cloud
Rain
Snow
Fog
Dust storms
METEOROLOGY
THE FIVE (5) CLASSIFICATIONS OF
EARTH’S CLIMATE
Tropical climates (A)
Dry climates (B)
Temperate climates (C)
Continental climates (D)
Polar climates (E)
METEOROLOGY
THE FIVE (5) PARTS OF GLOBAL CLIMATE
SYSTEM
Atmosphere (air)
Hydrosphere (water)
Cryosphere (ice and
permafrost),
Lithosphere (earth's
upper rocky layer)
Biosphere (living things).
ASTRONOMY
Astronomy: Science of the Universe
it deals with the study of the universe
and the heavenly bodies.
e.g. Planets and stars.
ASTRONOMY
MORE EXAMPLES OF HEAVENLY
BODIES
Planets
Stars
Moons
Comets
Meteors
Satellites
Asteroids
OCEANOGRAPHY
Oceanography: Science of the Oceans
it deals with the study of the Earth’s
oceans—their composition, movement,
organisms and processes.
e.g. the distribution of
organisms in the ocean.
OCEANOGRAPHY
FISH STOCKING
IMPORTANCE OF
STUDYING EARTH
SCIENCE
1. An understanding of the rocks and
minerals that make up the solid Earth,
and how these materials interact with
atmosphere, the world water supply,
and living organisms provides the
foundation for all natural and
environmental sciences.
IMPORTANCE OF
STUDYING EARTH
SCIENCE
2. It can lead to discovery of sources of
energy, mineral resources and fresh water.
IMPORTANCE OF
STUDYING EARTH
SCIENCE
3. An understanding the dynamic
structure of the Earth’s crust and interior
helps us to predict and avoid natural
hazards.
IMPORTANCE OF
STUDYING EARTH
SCIENCE
IMPORTANCE OF
STUDYING EARTH
SCIENCE
EXAMPLES OF NATURAL HAZARDS
Avalanche.
Coastal Flooding.
Cold Wave.
Drought.
Earthquake.
Hail.
IMPORTANCE OF
STUDYING EARTH
SCIENCE
AVALANCHE
IMPORTANCE OF
STUDYING EARTH
SCIENCE
COASTAL FLOODING
IMPORTANCE OF
STUDYING EARTH
SCIENCE
COLD WAVE
IMPORTANCE OF
STUDYING EARTH
SCIENCE
DROUGHT
IMPORTANCE OF
STUDYING EARTH
SCIENCE
EARTHQUAKE
IMPORTANCE OF
STUDYING EARTH
SCIENCE
HAIL
IMPORTANCE OF
STUDYING EARTH
SCIENCE
4. Studying the rock record gives us
insight into past environmental changes,
from which we may able to make
predictions about how the Earth could
change in the future
IMPORTANCE OF
STUDYING EARTH
SCIENCE
QUIZ NO. 1
Here are the quiz mechanics:
You will have 15 seconds to answer each
question. If three questions are displayed
on the screen at once, you will have a total
of 45 seconds to answer them. When the
time is up, the next set of questions will
be displayed. Make sure to read all the
questions carefully before answering.
QUIZ NO. 1(1MIN. 15SEC.)
1. _____ deals with the study of the
universe.
2. _____ is the study of Earth and its
neighbors in space.
3. _____ deals with the study of the
Earth’s oceans.
4. _____ deals with the study of the
atmosphere.
5. _____ deals with the composition of
earth materials
QUIZ NO. 1(5 MINUTES)
6-10. What are the five (5) parts of global
climate system? In any order.
11-15. What are the five (5) classifications of
earth’s climate?
16-20. Enumerate at least five (5) natural
hazards. (Based on our discussion)
21-24. What are the four (4) Earth
Sciences?
25. Cite at least one reason why is it
important to study Earth Science.
