I haven’t honestly thought that much about earth science since I took a class in it in high school. I am not quite sure how much I actually learned at that time and how much I just memorized to be able to be able to answer test questions.
I have learned that being a mom requires quite a bit more than just taking care of an loving my children. It also includes answering questions and teaching them about the world around them. I have often found that I do not know all of the answers to the questions they have. I can barely take them on walks without them asking me questions about the ground, the soil, the trees or the sun. At first, I would fumble through answers but then realized that I needed to do some research in order to accurately answer their questions. So, I picked up a few general books
I have found is extremely rewarding to be able to learn more about earth science and then be able to impart that knowledge accurately to my children. I use their curiosity to direct our explorations. It has been a great way for me to learn more about earth science and other things.
If you are having difficulty accurately answering all of those questions that your children ask, then start doing some research with a few books on earth science