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SHS Chapter 1: Introduction to Earth Science
SHS Chapter 1: Introduction to Earth Science
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Summerville High review for earth science chapter 1
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1
The ozone in the upper atmosphere is a form of
hydrogen
oxygen
silicon
carbon
2
Which of the following is NOT a branch of earth science?
Meteorology
Geology
Biology
Astronomy
3
Red shift of a galaxy's spectra is evidence for
expansion of the universe
destruction of ozone
meteorite impact hypothesis
background radiation
4
True or false: Theories can never be changed.
True
False
5
Which is an example of a quantitative observation?
The pine needles are in groups of 3.
The leaves of the tree are needles.
The bark of the tree looks like puzzle pieces.
The pine needles are green with brown tips.
6
Before the Big Bang all the matter and energy in the universe was in the form of one
galaxy
solar system
expanding cloud
extremely small volume
7
If the object in space is moving toward the earth the light from that object will appear
blue shifted
less bright
red shifted
redder
8
Which number in the diagram represents one wavelength?
2
3
4
1
9
Which of the following is part of the biosphere?
the sun
the earth's core
the moon
the oceans
10
A well established and proven theory is most likely to become
observation
fact
law
theory
11
The meteorite-impact hypothesis is one explanation for the discovery of the
high iridium levels in some rocks
a red shift in some stars
background radiation in some galaxies
bright line spectra in some elements
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The first step in using scientific methods to solve a problem is to
gather information
reach a conclusion
form a hypothesis
state the problem
