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Chapter 1 - Earth Science
Chapter 1 - Earth Science
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An introduction to the four branches of study in #Earth Science and the Scientific Method.
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1
Call an earth scientist if you want to study volcanoes or hurricanes.
True
False
2
Which is the constructive force?
The ocean
The gravity
The volcano
none of these
3
This scientist studies auroras.
astrologer
meteorologist
nuclear scientist
volcanologist
4
What percent of all the water on the planet is SALTY?
76
97
about half
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An idea that is based on observations and that can or will be tested is called...
a scientific law
a hypothesis
a theory
a variable
6
A biotic factor is the number of streams that are in the area.
True
False
7
Astronomy involves the study of...
weather
the universe
oceans
animals
8
Which of the following is NOT part of scientific method?
ask a question
become a scientist
form a hypothesis
draw conclusions
9
Earth Science is the scientific study of...
Earth but not the moon
chemical equations
health & nutrition
Earth and the universe
10
Meteorology is the study of...
the atmosphere
meteors
rocks
water
11
A system is a group of interacting pieces or parts that form a whole.
False
True
12
The magnetosphere is really part of the geosphere.
False
True
13
What are the 4 main branches of Earth Science?
geography, astrology, hydrology, psychology
archaeology, philosophy, anthropology, neurology
geology, hydrology, astronomy, meteorology
chemistry, physics, biology, zoology
14
This line is found at O degrees LONGITUDE.
Equator
Prime Meridian
Path of Totality
International Date Line
15
Which of these theories means the "dust cloud" theory about the origin of our solar system?
Creationism
Hypothetical
Nebular
Big Bang
16
An abiotic factor is the population of people of an area.
True
False
17
Which is the NON renewable resource?
solar energy
a pine tree
petroleum
chickens
18
The upper crust is the ___
core
asthenosphere
lithosphere
mantle
19
When studying coral reefs, which of these would be the best choice of technology?
Landsat
Navigational satellite
VBLI
Weather satellite
20
The process of obtaining information by using the senses is called...
observation
theory
hypothesis
conclusion
21
What powers the movements of the plates in the plate tectonics theory?
Volcanoes
Earthquakes
Internal heat of the earth
Solar power
22
What is the most widely accepted scientific theory of the origin of the solar system?
Creationism
Zoroastrocism
Neogenesis
Big Bang Theory
23
Which of these is the Scientific Problem?
If I find my keys, I can visit my friends.
I cant find my keys.
I know my keys must be by the living room table.
Where are my keys?
24
An idea that has been tested and is widely accepted is called...
a hypothesis
a theory
a controlled experiment
a law
25
"I think the orange is tasty but red inside." is an example of a____
a theory about red oranges
a hypothesis to see if it is red
a statement of the purpose to see if it is red
experiment to see if it really is red
26
Latitude and longitude designations are so cool that people
tattoo themselves with the readings
use them all the time
name restaurants after the readings
ALL of these
27
The hydrosphere is a study of ___.
an earth layer
air
water
a living thing
28
What line of latitude is 0 degrees?
Prime Meridian
Equator
INternational Date line
Tropics
29
Geology involves the study of...
climate
Earth's structure
outer space
oceans
