earth science
noun
: any of the sciences (such as geology, meteorology, or oceanography) that deal with the earth or with one or more of its parts compare geoscience
earth scientist
noun
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Andrea Thompson, Scientific American, 20 May 2025
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Andrea Thompson, Scientific American, 20 May 2025
The university offers around 200 majors and is a great school for those interested in mining, earth science and agriculture.
—Emma Whitford, Forbes.com, 7 May 2025
Her love of science came from watching PBS shows as a kid with her mom and spending too much time binging Doctor Who.
earth science
geology
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—Monica Cull, Discover Magazine, 28 Apr. 2025
Her love of science came from watching PBS shows as a kid with her mom and spending too much time binging Doctor Who.
geology
natural disasters
earth science
1 free article left
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—Monica Cull, Discover Magazine, 9 May 2025
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“Earth science.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/earth%20science. Accessed 12 Jun. 2025.
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