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Introduction to Earth Science
Introduction to Earth Science
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What is the symbol for the quantity measured
time
/unit
second
m
t
h
s
2
Knowledge of __ science is essential in many careers, such as geologists and astronomers.
Water
Earth
Fire
Air
3
__ study the effects of human activities on Earth's land, water, air, and living things.
Oceanographers
Meteorologists
Environmental scientists
Astronomers
4
A __ force slowly wears away mountains and other features on the surface of Earth.
unnatural
constructive
magnetic
destructive
5
A weather map is an example of a
scientific theory
model
hypothesis
manipulated variable
6
Which of the Earth's systems is represented by diagram D?
hydrosphere
biosphere
cryosphere
atmosphere
7
The Lithosphere is represented by which diagram in the picture?
A
E
B
D
8
Earth Scientist often use __ to represent complex objects or processes.
diaramas
masses
models
graphs
9
The ability to do work or cause change is __.
technology
science
data
energy
10
What are Earth's major systems and how do they interact? Essay should include all of the ideas
2 ex. ie storms from atmosphere bring rain to hydrosphere
All of the above plus more
biosphere, atmosphere, hydrosphere, cryosphere, lithosphere
changes in one sphere effects all spheres
11
What is the symbol for Kelvin?
T
Co
K
F0
12
A scientific law is based on repeated __made over long periods of time.
experiments
hypothesis
observations
data
13
If an accident occurs in the lab area, you should immediately notify your ___.
Mother
Father
Lab Partner
Teacher
14
What is the quantity measured for the unit
Kelvin
?
temperature
mass
time
length
15
A statement that describes what scientists expect to happen every time under set conditions
scientific hypothesis
scientific law
scientific theory
scientific inquiry
16
Which Earth system above includes the water cycle?
hydrosphere
atmosphere
biosphere
lithosphere
17
A possible explanation for a set of observations or answer to a scientific question is called a
prediction
theory
hypothesis
law
18
What is the unit for length?
liter
mole
second
meter
19
The most important lab safety rule is ___.
always listen to your teacher and follow all instructions
design and conduct your own experiments without asking
always wear a lab coat
always wear safety goggles
20
What does lab safety symbol C represent?
disposal safety
sharp objects
personal saftey
hand washing
21
A kilogram is the unit for what quantity measured?
mass
time
speed
length
22
Compare and contrast the effect of constructive forces and destructive forces on Earth. Essay!!
All of the above
Both change the surface of Earth.
Definition of Destructive Forces
Definition of Constructive Forces
23
A scientific --- is a well-tested explanation for a wide range of observations or results
hypothesis
law
inquiry
theory
24
What symbols would you see on a lab during on outdoor field investigation?
B,E,F
A,B,C
C,D,F
B,C,D
25
To test a hypothesis, a scientist designs an __.
experiment
endothermic reaction
explanation
exoskeleton
26
Which branch of Earth science includes the study of the stars?
oceanography
astronomy
meteorology
geology
27
The part of the Earth system that includes Earth's solid, rocky, outer layer is the __.
hydrosphere
lithosphere
biosphere
atmosphere