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Agricultural scientists use a microscope to study cotton roots.

other organisms, and entire ecosystems. The following paragraphs provide examples of the tasks involved with various positions in environmental science. Agricultural scientists investigate ways to improve the efficiency and safety of agricultural establishments and products. They specialize in fields such as animal, food, plant, and soil science. Atmospheric scientists study the layer of gases, called the atmosphere, that surrounds Earth. They also study the weather and climate to determine how these things affect humans and the overall environment. Meteorologists are specialized

A wildlife biologist

records data from another scientist, who is checking fish on the Oconaluftee River in North Carolina.

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