8-1 Introduction to Earth Science

Earth Science is the study of the Earth and its neighbors in space. It is an exciting science with many interesting and practical applications. Some Earth scientists use their knowledge of the Earth to locate and develop energy and mineral resources. Others study the impact of human activity on Earth's environment, and design methods to protect the planet. Some use their knowledge about Earth processes such as volcanoes, earthquakes, and hurricanes to plan communities that will not expose people to these dangerous events.

Discuss the following in a group or as a class:

Please watch the following video. Please note that the narrator speaks very quickly; do not worry about taking notes. Simply listen closely to absorb the information.