Chapter 1 Introduction to Earth Science Review

Question 1

A person who is trained to use technological and scientific knowledge to solve problems is a(n)

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engineer.

Question 2

A well-tested explanation for a wide range of observations or experimental results is a

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scientific theory.

Question 3

You want to compare brands of paper towels to see which holds the most liquid.

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responding variable

Question 4

An example of Information Age technology is the

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GPS.

Question 5

What effect does the amount of light have on the growth of a plant?

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manipulated variable

Question 6

The sun and the planets with their moons is an example of a system.

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True

Question 7

The force that slowly wears away mountains and every other feature on Earth's surface is

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destructive.

Question 8

If you purposely change the temperature to test a hypothesis, the temperature is called the

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manipulated variable.

Question 9

The part of the Earth system that includes precipitation in the form of rain or snow is the

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atmosphere.

Question 10

A(n) prediction is based on reasoning from what you already know.

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False

Question 11

The higher the temperature of the water, the faster the egg will boil.

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manipulated variable

Question 12

After you have drawn a conclusion from one experiment, scientific inquiry usually ends.

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False

Question 13

To determine how the salt affects living things in the ocean is

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science.

Question 14

The variable that changes because of the manipulated variable is the

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responding variable.

Question 15

Which branch of Earth Science includes the study of weather and climate?

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meterology

Question 16

To determine how to remove the salt to produce drinkable water is

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technology.

Question 17

You are interested in how stress affects heart rate in humans.

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responding variable

Question 18

The ability to do work or cause change is

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energy.

Question 19

A summary of what you have learned from a scientific experiment is called a(n)

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conclusion.

Question 20

A geologist would most likely study the hydrosphere.

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False

Questions 20