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Earth Sciences: Geophysics, Meteorology, & Oceanography

The various Earth sciences have close ties to physics, as they deal with the interactions of matter and energy here on Earth. Here you will find some information on the various Earth Sciences, or Geosciences.
Earth Science: An Overview
The Earth sciences is the study of physical interactions of matter and energy on the Earth.
About.com Geology Guidesite
Geology is covered extensively at the About.com Guidesite on the subject, so check it out for more about the study of the Earth's composition.
About.com Weather Guidesite
For more information on weather and meteorology, check out About.com's Weather Guidesite.
Earth: The Great Magnetic
This site provides a background of William Gilbert's discovery of the Earth's magnetic field, including historical perspectives of this discovery and subsequent geomagnetic findings. It includes a section specifically designed for teachers.

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