earth science

Definition:

any of the sciences that deal with the earth or its parts

Class:

cognition noun (cognitive processes and contents)

Plural:

earth sciences

Type of:

natural science >> science >> discipline >> knowledge domain

Original source:

Princeton WordNet

Examples:

Synonyms:

geoscience

Definition references

Wikipedia:

Earth science | Earth Science

an all-embracing term for the sciences related to the planet Earth. It's arguably a special case in planetary science, the Earth being the only known life-bearing planet. There are both reductionist and holistic approaches to Earth sciences. The formal... (39 of 2039 words, 3 images)

en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Earth science

Collins Dictionary:

earth science

any of various sciences, such as geology, geography, and geomorphology, that are concerned with the structure, age, and other aspects of the earth (23 of 285 words, 1 usage example)

www.collinsdictionary.com/dictionary/english/earth-science

Oxford Dictionary:

earth science | earth sciences

the branch of science dealing with the physical constitution of the earth and its atmosphere | ("earth sciences") : the various branches of earth ... (23 of 53 words, 2 definitions, 1 usage example)

oxforddictionaries.com/definition/english/earth-science

Merriam-Webster:

earth science | earth scientist [noun, related]

any of the sciences (as geology, meteorology, or oceanography) that deal with the earth or with one or more of its parts (22 of 47 words)

www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/earth science

Macmillan British Dictionary:

earth science [countable/uncountable] | earth sciences [plural]

a science that involves studying the Earth, for example geography or geology (12 of 41 words)