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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Rights & Permissions Andrea Thompson is an associate editor covering the environment, energy and earth sciences. —Andrea Thompson, Scientific American, 3 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. ocean earth science arctic & antarctic marine biology 1 free article left Want More? —Monica Cull, Discover Magazine, 1 Apr. 2025 Interstellar Magnetic Field space exploration earth science the moon 1 free article left Want More? —Jake Parks, Discover Magazine, 21 Feb. 2025 Research is conducted across several disciplines, including biology, earth sciences, human health and physical science, the federal space agency said. —Mary Kekatos, ABC News, 22 Feb. 2025 See All Example Sentences for earth science

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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

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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