What Do Earth Scientists Do

Earth scientists study natural hazards, climate and environmental change, groundwater, lakes, oceans, earthquakes, volcanoes, tectonics, minerals, fossils, soils, sediments, and rocks.

What are the roles of Earth scientists?

Geologists study rocks and help to locate useful minerals. Earth scientists often work in the field—perhaps climbing mountains, exploring the seabed, crawling through caves, or wading in swamps. They measure and collect samples (such as rocks or river water), then record their findings on charts and maps.

What is one thing that an earth scientist might study?

In general use, the term “earth science” often includes the study of the earth’s atmosphere (meteorology or atmospheric science), the water flowing on and beneath the surface of continents (hydrology), and the earth’s seas and oceans (oceanography or ocean sciences).