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

Examples of earth science in a Sentence

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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

However, close monitoring will help reduce any chances of loss of life or massive economic damage. natural disasters earth science 1 free article left Want More? —Erik Klemetti, Discover Magazine, 23 Oct. 2024

Despite an increasing number of women involved with earth sciences, over 94 percent of new minerals named after people have been named after men, according to a survey of over 5,900 mineral names. —David Bressan, Forbes, 11 Oct. 2024

This means our models for how likely an eruption could be in the works can be better refined. natural disasters earth science 1 free article left Want More? —Erik Klemetti, Discover Magazine, 30 Sep. 2024

Word History

First Known Use

1873, in the meaning defined above

Kids Definition

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