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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His work has also appeared in outlets such as Mongabay, New Scientist, Hakai Magazine, Ancient History Magazine, and others. space exploration earth science 1 free article left Want More? Sean Mowbray, Discover Magazine, 20 Dec. 2024 Read the original article. geology earth science 1 free article left Want More? Andrew Gase, Discover Magazine, 30 Nov. 2024 The earth sciences, still reverberating with the achievements of the International Geophysical Year of 1957–1958, were very much a component of planetary exploration. Matthew Wills, JSTOR Daily, 29 Nov. 2024 Biosphere 2 Sitting at the base of the Santa Catalina Mountains in Oracle, north of Tucson, this giant experiment houses seven model ecosystems, earning it the title of the world’s largest earth science lab. Roger Naylor, The Arizona Republic, 26 Oct. 2024 See all Example Sentences for earth science 

Word History

First Known Use

1873, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of earth science was in 1873

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“Earth science.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/earth%20science. Accessed 30 Dec. 2024.

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earth science

noun
: any of the sciences (as geology, meteorology, or oceanography) that deal with the earth or with one or more of its parts
earth scientist noun
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