earth science

noun

1. any of various sciences, as geography, geology, or meteorology, that deal with the earth, its composition, or any of its changing aspects.

earth science

noun

1. any of various sciences, such as geology, geography, and geomorphology, that are concerned with the structure, age, and other aspects of the earth

earth science

1. Any of several sciences, such as geology, oceanography, and meteorology, that study the origin, composition, and physical features of the Earth.

Other Words From

• earth scientist noun

Word History and Origins

Origin of earth science¹

First recorded in 1935–40

Example Sentences

“There are lots of hypotheses for what the source of those metals could be, and this adds another dimension,” said Josh West, professor of earth sciences and environmental studies at USC.

From Los Angeles Times

His latest book, complete with helpful, dizzying and sobering diagrams and photographs, could easily serve as the text for a college earth science course.

From Los Angeles Times

In a case of medicine meets earth science, the researchers discovered that cancer cells may be made from a different assortment of hydrogen atoms than healthy tissue.

From Science Daily

East Coast quakes like Friday’s are caused by compression over time of hard, brittle rock deep underground, according to Robert Thorson, an earth sciences professor at the University of Connecticut.

From Seattle Times

India's earth sciences ministry did not respond to the BBC's questions on the country's deep-sea mining plans.

From BBC

Related Words

• geology
• geopolitics
• topography