What is the main topic of this article?
Geophysics
When was this term recognized as a separate discipline in the sciences?
19th century
When was it first studied, though without a name?
unknown
Do modern geophysics include the water cycle as part of this science?
Yes
Did earlier ones?
No
What was an important part of earlier versions of the compass?
unknown
Do modern geophysics include the oceans as part of this science?
Yes
Do modern geophysics include volcanoes as part of this science?
Yes
What was one type of scientist that was important in the development of the theory of plate tectonic?
Isaac Newton
Do geophysics include magnetic fields as part of this science?
Yes