Earth science can be divided into four branches. Geology is the study of rocks, minerals, and forces that wear down the surface and build mountains. Meteorology covers weather, climate, and the atmosphere. Astronomy investigates planets, stars, and other features outside the atmosphere. The study of the oceans is called oceanography. Scott Ryan, Earth Science
A) Argument; conclusion: The study of the oceans is called oceanography.
B) Argument; conclusion: Geology is the study of rocks ... build mountains.
C) Argument; conclusion: Meteorology covers weather, climate, and the atmosphere.
D) Nonargument.
E) Argument; conclusion: Earth science can be divided into four branches.

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The passage is a factual description of the branches of Earth science, not an argument.

Earth Science Can Be Divided into Four Branches