All-embracing term referring to the fields of science dealing with planet Earth.

PHYSICAL SCIENCES

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Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]

A	Earth Science
B	Astronomy
C	Either A or B
D	None of the above

Explanation:

Detailed explanation-1: -Earth Science is an all-embracing term for the fields of science related to the planet Earth. It is a branch of planetary science (the study of planets).

Detailed explanation-2: -The four basic areas of Earth Science study are: geology, meteorology, oceanography and astronomy.

Detailed explanation-3: -Earth science or geoscience includes all fields of natural science related to planet Earth. This is a branch of science dealing with the physical and chemical constitution of Earth and its atmosphere. Earth science can be considered to be a branch of planetary science, but with a much older history.

Detailed explanation-4: -Geology is the study of the Earth. The scientific study of the origin, history, and structure of the Earth.

Detailed explanation-5: -Each type of Earth scientist investigates the processes and materials of the Earth and beyond as a system. Geology, climatology, meteorology, environmental science, and oceanography are important branches of Earth science.

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