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Section 1: Intro to Earth Science
Section 1: Intro to Earth Science
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1
What are the three main parts of the geosphere?
asthenosphere, lithosphere, atmosphere
lithosphere, mantle, core
crust, mantle, core
atmosphere, crust, core
2
Which of the following is an environmental hazard created by humans?
hurricane
air pollution
drought
flood
3
A scientific hypothesis can become a theory if
the hypothesis can be tested at least once.
the entire scientific community accepts it
hypothesis is tested A LOT and competing ones eliminated
there are no other competing hypotheses
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1. Which of the following is NOT one of the main areas of Earth science?
astronomy
astrology
oceanography
geology
5
The asthenosphere and lithosphere are parts of Earth’s
atmosphere
biosphere
geosphere
hydrosphere
6
Which of Earth’s spheres includes the oceans, groundwater, lakes, and glaciers?
atmosphere
geosphere
biosphere
hydrosphere
7
The theory of plate tectonics helps scientists explain
how ocean currents move over Earth’s surface.
how earthquakes and volcanic eruptions occur.
why hurricanes occur.
why Earth’s mantle is more dense than its crust.
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Which of the following are powered by energy from Earth’s interior?
weather
ocean circulation
erosion
volcanoes
9
The area of ES that examines physical and biological changes occuring in Earth’s past is called
meteorology.
physical geology.
historical geology.
oceanography.
10
Which of the following is an example of a renewable resource?
plants
aluminum
oil
iron
