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Introduction to Earth Science
Introduction to Earth Science
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A recap of material covered in lecture.
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A well tested and widely accepted view that the scientific community agrees upon is known as?
blog
hypothesis
theory
tweets
2
The crust, mantle and core are layers of our Earth differentiated by which property?
composition
arbitrarily defined
physical properties
planetary nebula
3
The rigid outer layer of Earth that consists of the crust and upper mantle is called?
asthenosphere
lithosphere
outer core
transition zone
4
What are the 4 main Earth system components?
Atmosphere, Geosphere, Biosphere and Hydrosphere
Hydroplaning, Geology, Meteorology and Paleontology
Atmosphere, Landosphere, Watersphere and Disneysphere
Geosphere, Atmosphere, Water, Air
5
The span of human existence on Earth is?
All of Earth's history
0.005% of Earth's history
1% of Earth's history
10% of Earth's history
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A tentative (untested) explanation is known as?
conclusion
idea
theory
hypothesis
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How old is the Earth?
4.6 billion years old
2,000 years old
2 billion years old
1776 (Merica!)
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Which Earth system component protects us from the sun and provides the air that we breathe?
Hydrosphere
Biosphere
Atmosphere
Geosphere
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What percent of all water on Earth is salt water or ocean water?
35%
70%
50%
97%
