Unit 1 Lesson 3: representing earth's Surface
1. Which of the following is NOT one of the main areas of Earth science?
a. geology
b. oceanography
c. astrology
d. astronomy
I think it's C
You are correct! Astrology is not one of the main areas of Earth science. The main areas of Earth science are geology, oceanography, and astronomy. To arrive at this answer, you can eliminate the options one by one by understanding what each area of Earth science focuses on.
Geology is the study of the Earth's solid materials, such as rocks, minerals, and the processes that shape the Earth's surface. This makes (a) geology a valid main area of Earth science.
Oceanography is the study of the Earth's oceans, including their composition, movements, and marine life. This makes (b) oceanography a valid main area of Earth science.
Astrology, on the other hand, is not a main area of Earth science. Astrology is a belief system that seeks to predict human behavior and events based on the positions and movements of celestial bodies (such as stars and planets). Astrology is not considered a scientific discipline and is separate from Earth science. Therefore, (c) astrology is the correct answer.
Astronomy, on the other hand, is a science that deals with the study of celestial objects, their phenomena, and the universe as a whole. While it does involve the study of celestial bodies like stars and planets, it is not typically considered one of the main areas of Earth science. However, it is worth noting that astronomy does overlap with certain areas of Earth science, such as the study of the Earth's atmosphere. Regardless, (d) astronomy is not the correct answer in this context.