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Earth Science: Chapter 1 (Pearson)
Earth Science: Chapter 1 (Pearson)
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An introduction to #Earth Science Quiz!
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1
Which branch of Earth Science deals with the origin, history, and structure of the Earth?
geology
astronomy
oceanography
meteorology
2
The equator is
at 90 degrees north.
a line of longitude.
a meridian.
a line of latitude.
3
Which of the following is a general statement for which no exceptions have been found?
observation
hypothesis
scientific law
theory
4
Which of Earth's spheres includes the gases that surround the Earth?
Hydrosphere
Biosphere
Atmosphere
Geosphere
5
A scientist uses a telescope to observe features on Mars. This is part of which branch?
Geology
Meteorology
Oceanography
Astronomy
6
Lines of latitude
measure degrees north or south.
can only be used to locate oceans.
measure degrees east or west.
can also be called meridians.
7
Which of Earth's spheres includes all living things?
Biosphere
Hydrosphere
Geosphere
Atmosphere
8
Which branch of Earth Science is the study of the universe around the Earth?
oceanography
astronomy
geology
meteorology
9
Which branch of Earth Science is involved in a scientist studying how ocean water circulates?
Meteorology
Oceanography
Geology
Astronomy
10
Which of the following is NOT a step of the scientific method?
form a hypothesis
make an observation
draw a conclusion
throw out data that doesn't fit
11
Oceanography includes the study of
properties of ocean water
organisms in the oceans
all of the above
the movement of ocean water
12
Volcanology is the study of volcanoes. It is part of what branch of Earth Science?
Astronomy
Oceanography
Meteorology
Geology
13
The Prime Meridian is an example of a(n)
parallel.
ocean.
line of latitude.
line of longitude.
14
Scientists are watching a hurricane. This is part of what branch of Earth Science?
Geology
Oceanography
Astronomy
Meteorology
15
A scientist discovers a new organism that lives at the bottom of the ocean. Which branch?
Geology
Oceanography
Meteorology
Astronomy
16
Which of Earth's spheres includes the rocky, solid part of the Earth?
Hydrosphere
Atmosphere
Geosphere
Biosphere
17
A scientist is studying rock layers to determine the best location to find oil. Which branch?
Oceanography
Geology
Astronomy
Meteorology
18
A scientist discovers a meteor close to the Earth. What branch of Earth Science is this?
Meteorology
Astronomy
Geology
Oceanography
19
Which of Earth's spheres includes all the water on the Earth?
Atmosphere
Hydrosphere
Geosphere
Biosphere
20
The scientific study of the atmosphere is
meteorology
geology
oceanography
astronomy
21
Which of Earth's spheres includes parts of the other spheres?
Biosphere
Hydrosphere
Geosphere
Atmosphere
22
A student makes a map of the locations of tornadoes in the past ten years. Which branch?
Astronomy
Geology
Meteorology
Oceanography
23
If many scientists believe a hypothesis it may become a(n)
scientific law
theory
observation
none of the above
24
Earth Science is
the study of the Earth and the universe around it
the study of the oceans
the study of rocks
the study of how human interact with the Earth
25
Scientists are trying to determine when would be the best time to go to Mars. Which branch?
Astronomy
Geology
Meteorology
Oceanography
26
The scientific study of the Earth most likely began
approximately 500 years ago
around 100 years ago
thousands of years ago
about 10 years ago
27
Parallels are also known as
lines of latitude.
spheres.
lines of longitude.
meridians.
28
A student makes a map of the locations volcanoes on the Earth. This is part of which branch?
Oceanography
Meteorology
Astronomy
Geology
29
A meridian is another name for a
planet.
line of latitude.
parallel.
line of longitude.
30
Which science studies how humans interact with the Earth?
meteorology
Environmental Science
astronomy
geology