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Earth Science: Chapter 1
Earth Science: Chapter 1
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An introduction to #Earth Science Quiz!
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1
If many scientists believe a hypothesis it may become a(n)
none of the above
theory
scientific law
observation
2
Earth Science is
the study of the oceans
the study of rocks
the study of the Earth and the universe around it
the study of how human interact with the Earth
3
The scientific study of the Earth most likely began
thousands of years ago
around 100 years ago
about 10 years ago
approximately 500 years ago
4
A scientist is studying rock layers to determine the best location to find oil. Which branch?
Oceanography
Meteorology
Astronomy
Geology
5
A scientist discovers a meteor close to the Earth. What branch of Earth Science is this?
Geology
Meteorology
Astronomy
Oceanography
6
A student makes a map of the locations of tornadoes in the past ten years. Which branch?
Astronomy
Meteorology
Geology
Oceanography
7
Which branch of Earth Science is involved in a scientist studying how ocean water circulates?
Meteorology
Oceanography
Geology
Astronomy
8
A student makes a map of the locations volcanoes on the Earth. This is part of which branch?
Oceanography
Meteorology
Geology
Astronomy
9
Which of the following is NOT a step of the scientific method?
form a hypothesis
conduct research
throw out data that doesn't fit
draw a conclusion
10
Which branch of Earth Science is the study of the universe around the Earth?
geology
astronomy
meteorology
oceanography
11
The scientific study of the atmosphere is
geology
oceanography
astronomy
meteorology
12
Oceanography includes the study of
the movement of ocean water
all of the above
properties of ocean water
organisms in the oceans
13
A scientist uses a telescope to observe features on Mars. This is part of which branch?
Oceanography
Meteorology
Geology
Astronomy
14
Scientists are watching a hurricane. This is part of what branch of Earth Science?
Meteorology
Oceanography
Astronomy
Geology
15
Scientists are trying to determine when would be the best time to go to Mars. Which branch?
Astronomy
Meteorology
Geology
Oceanography
16
Which branch of Earth Science deals with the origin, history, and structure of the Earth?
meteorology
geology
oceanography
astronomy
17
Volcanology is the study of volcanoes. It is part of what branch of Earth Science?
Geology
Meteorology
Astronomy
Oceanography
