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SHS Chapter 1: Introduction to Earth Science
SHS Chapter 1: Introduction to Earth Science
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Summerville High review for earth science chapter 1
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The ozone in the upper atmosphere is a form of
oxygen
silicon
carbon
hydrogen
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Which of the following is NOT a branch of earth science?
Geology
Biology
Astronomy
Meteorology
3
True or false: Theories can never be changed.
True
False
4
Which is an example of a quantitative observation?
The bark of the tree looks like puzzle pieces.
The pine needles are green with brown tips.
The pine needles are in groups of 3.
The leaves of the tree are needles.
5
The meteorite-impact hypothesis is one explanation for the discovery of the
bright line spectra in some elements
a red shift in some stars
high iridium levels in some rocks
background radiation in some galaxies
6
The first step in using scientific methods to solve a problem is to
form a hypothesis
state the problem
gather information
reach a conclusion
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A well established and proven theory is most likely to become
fact
theory
law
observation
8
If the object in space is moving toward the earth the light from that object will appear
less bright
red shifted
blue shifted
redder
9
Red shift of a galaxy's spectra is evidence for
background radiation
destruction of ozone
expansion of the universe
meteorite impact hypothesis
10
Which number in the diagram represents one wavelength?
1
2
3
4
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Which of the following is part of the biosphere?
the oceans
the moon
the sun
the earth's core
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Before the Big Bang all the matter and energy in the universe was in the form of one
galaxy
solar system
extremely small volume
expanding cloud
