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What is Earth Science, Scientific Investigation and Measurement
What is Earth Science, Scientific Investigation and Measurement
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1
The amount of mass in a given space is called...
Constant
Density
Area
Volume
2
Which would be the best instrument used to measure the density of a small silver metal ore?
A barometer and Triple Beam Balance
A density probe and 500 mL of water
A Graduated cylinder and Triple Beam Balance
A metric ruler and a metal detector.
3
How many valid trials must be done when performing an experiment?
Three or more
It doesn't matter
Only two
One
4
Because Newton's ideas of gravity were consistently validated, they ultimately became a...
Hypotheisis
Theory
Law
Rejected
5
What type of graph would best depict the information in the chart?
Pie Chart
Bar Graph
Line Graph
Data Table
6
A tentative explanation that accounts for a set of facts is a(n)...
Hypothesis
Experiment
Conclusion
Problem
7
Someone who studies earthquakes would be considered Meteorologist.
True
False
8
What is the study of the stars, planets and other objects in the Universe?
Meteorology
Astronomy
Geology
Oceanography
9
What is the volume of the unknown object ?
18 mL
11 mL
29 mL
6.6 grams
10
Which of the following is part of a valid process for supporting a hypothesis?
Limited research
Single trial
Experimentation
Altering results
11
Someone studying tides, waves and sea floor features would study this branch of Earth Science.
Astronomy
Geology
Oceanography
Meteorology
12
A Bar graph would be used to plot which of the following types of data?
Grades of students in science throughout the school year.
The pH of solutions in experimental test tubes.
Number of bathing suits sold each month at Forever 21.
The percentage of students picking various lunch enTrees.
13
Who is most likely to inform you of a future thunderstorm.
Meteorologist
Astronomer
Geologist
Oceanographer
14
What is the mass of the unknown object?
345 g
34.5 g
134.5 g
3.45 g
15
True or False: the constant is the variable that is used for comparison.
True
False
16
How do you know when to support, modify, or reject your hypothesis?
Based on the variables that you choose
Based on the data you collect
Based on the research you did in the library
17
What device is used to measure volume
Graduated Cylinder
Bunsen Burner
Triple Beam Balance
Thermometer
18
The unit for the volume of an irregular object is...
Milliliter (mL)
Grams(g)
Grams per milliliter (g/mL)
Cubic centimeter (cm3)
19
What is the name of the variable that changes as a result of another variable?
Independent Variable
Hypothesis
Control
Dependent Variable
20
What order should a scientific experiment be done in?
Conclusion, Research, Results, Hypothesis
Hypothesis, Results, Conclusion, Research
Research, Hypothesis, Conclusion, Results
Research, Hypothesis, Results, Conclusion
21
Which of these answers should be manipulated in the experiment? See image for question.
Location of the gauges
Size of the gauges
Brand of the gauges
Height of the gauges
22
What is the method is used to find the volume of an irregular object?
Density Method
Scientific Method
Volumetric Method
Displacement Method
23
What is the study of the Earth's surface and interior?
Meteorology
Geology
Oceanography
Astronomy
24
Someone who studies meteors would be considered a Meteorologist.
True
False
25
What is the equation for density?
None of theses
Volume/Mass
Mass/Volume
Mass x Volume
