Why study earth science?

Question

Responses

to understand how plants reproduce
to understand how plants reproduce

to reduce pollution from cars
to reduce pollution from cars

to cure certain diseases
to cure certain diseases

to predict planetary changes

Answer 1

to predict planetary changes

to understand natural disasters and develop strategies for prevention and mitigation

to explore and understand the history of Earth and its formation

to study climate change and its impacts on ecosystems and human societies

to understand and manage Earth's natural resources for sustainable development

to contribute to the understanding and preservation of biodiversity

to study the interactions between Earth's surface processes, atmosphere, and biosphere