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Ch 1 Intro to Earth Science
Ch 1 Intro to Earth Science
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Brief History of Earth Science Branches of Earth Science Scientific Method
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An understanding of Earth is essential for
predicting natural phenomena
finding and extracting natural resources
understanding our impact on the environment
all of these
2
What is the GOAL of Environmental Science?
examine resources to predict disasters
to help people locate natural resources
to study celestial objects beyond earth
understand problems resulting from how we use resources
3
Which is NOT an example of a natural resource that people mine?
oil
coal
diamonds
ewoks
4
In their scientific study of Earth, what did the ancient Chinese do?
kept records of earthquakes
kept accurate records of births and deaths
recorded time
invented electricity
5
Which are THREE of the FOUR branches of Earth Science?
Geology, Biology and Environmental
Geology, Meteorology and Oceanography
Environmental, Earth, Astronomy
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The science whose name literally means "study of Earth" is ____________.
geology
oceanography
astronomy
meteorology
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The science that studies the weather and climate is:
astronomy
oceanography
meteorology
geology
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The study of Earth's atmosphere is called...
oceanography
astronomy
meteorology
weatherology
9
The global ocean covers ______ percent of Earth's surface.
38
71
83
42
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How long ago were the earliest recorded scientific observations about earth made?
within the past century
several thousand years ago
4.6 billion years ago
hundreds of years ago
11
The study of Earth's ocean and seafloor is called...
oceanography
biology
geology
waterology
12
Which is a well-written hypothesis showing how fertilizer makes affects plant growth?
If I want larger plants, I must give them more sunlight.
If I want the plants to grow more, I must hypothesize.
If I use more water, then I will use more fertilizer.
If I use more fertilizer, then the plants will grow more.
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Which TWO inventions made it possible to see previously hidden worlds?
Observation
Telescope
Microscope
Experimentation
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Earth science assumes that the causes of natural phenomena
can be understood by studying supernatural phenomena
can be understood by studying ancient Greek culture
can be understood through careful observation
can never be fully understood
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The science that includes the study of the composition and movements of seawater
oceanography
astronomy
meteorology
geology
16
By understanding how natural forces affect the environment, Earth scientists can
change history
better predict natural disasters
prevent natural disasters
change human nature
17
The Earth Scientist most likely to study volcanoes is a(n)
astronomer
oceanographer
geologist
meteorologist
18
What area of Earth science is likely to involve the study of climate?
biology
geology
meteorology
astrology
19
What is NOT true of a theory?
it can never be changed
it obeys scientific laws
it is developed after many experiments and lots of DATA
Experts from different fields agree with the results
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What is changed DURING the experiment?
Independent variable
the theory
the experimentor
dependent variable
21
Which statement is NOT TRUE about natural events or phenomena?
Knowledge helps us SAVE LIVES
They can be PREVENTED
Causes can be determined by OBSERVATION and EXPERIMENTATION
They can be PREDICTED
22
Who made the first catalog of rocks and minerals?
ancient Americans
ancient Chinese
Mayans
ancient Greeks
23
The process of using the senses to obtain information is called
manipulation
hypothesis
evaluation
observation
24
This untested explanation tries to explain how or why things happen. (Hint: "if..., then...")
Law
Theory
Hypothesis
Paradigm
25
What is the goal of Earth Science?
to make laws to clean the environment
to explain natural phenomena
to be smarter then everyone else
to explain supernatural phenomena
26
Earth Science relates our planet to the larger universe by studying _____
astronomy
oceanography
geology
meteorology
27
How is society changed by new technology?
technology never has any downside
technology doesn't help society
technology may benefit society, but may cause problems
technology slows down progress
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Science is based on the assumption that the natural world behaves in an unpredictable manner.
False
True
29
What is done before notifying the public of a new scientific theory?
peer persecution
peer review
peer isolation
peer pressure
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What distinguishes science from other types of human endeavor?
nothing
science explains natural events
the goal of science is to predict the future
only science requires thought
