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Earth Science: Ch. 1 Intro
Earth Science: Ch. 1 Intro
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Test review for ch. 1
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The study of the origin, history, processes and structures of solid Earth?
Rock science
Geology
Meteorology
Astronomy
2
an idea, event, or object that can be used to represent something you are trying to explain is a
variable
hypothesis
constant
model
3
bellringers are picked up after day 10, and will be put in for a grade
True
False
4
A lightbulb is an example of
pure science
a dependent variable
an exercise
technology
5
Mining for coal, oil, and fossils is the role of
an astronomer
an oceanographer
a geologist
a meteorologist
6
Subduction zones are studied in what branch of Earth Science
Geology
Meteorology
Geology
Oceanography
7
Petroleum oil falls under what branch of Earth Science?
Geology
Oceanography
Astronomy
Meteorology
8
The ancient Greeks compiled (_______ & _______) around 200 BCE.
rocks and minerals
rocks and fossils
rocks and fossils
stones and gems
9
Error is commonly expressed as
correct or incorrect
margin of accuracy
margin of precision
percentage error or a confidence interval
10
The four major studies of Earth science are
astrology, geology, meteorology, and oceanography
astronomy, geology, meteorology and oceanography
volcanology, astronomy, geology and meteorology
geography, astronomy, geology, and meteorology
11
what is a hypothesis?
an idea or explanation that is always proven to be correct
an idea or explanation that cannot be tested
a testable idea or explanation that leads to scientific investigation
an idea or explanation that can never be proven
12
What are all SI units based on?
intervals of
intervals of 15
intervals of 10
intervals of 2
13
Ms. Adam can be bribed with
Redbull
quality coffee
Coffee
Pop
14
A standard for comparison during an experiment
variable
Control
Constant
independent variable
15
True or false, the scientific method is just a guideline to research/experimentation
True
False
16
bellringers maybe be used on exams
False
True
17
The variable that can be deliberately manipulated
constant
control
independent variable
dependent variable
18
What is precision?
margarin of error
how close it is to the true value being tested
the exactness of a measurement
how long it takes to record a measurement
19
the variable that changes as the result of manipulation of at least one other factor
constant
dependent variable
independent variable
control
20
What does it mean to be peer reviewed?
when experts compliment another expert's work before publication
when experts reject another expert's work before publication
When experts on a topic review another expert's work before publication
when experts introduce flaws into another experts work before publication
21
True or false, the independent variable goes on the y-axis
False
True
22
Who used observations from the sun, moon and planets to create an accurate calendar
Greeks
Incas
Mayan
Aztecs
23
The scientific method often starts with
stating the hypothesis
testing the problem
making observations
analyzing data
24
Which of the following measurements are more precise?
mass in kg rather than grams
distance in mm rather than cm
mass in grams rather than in kg
distance in cm rather than mm
25
Scientists also expect that nature is
practical
unpractical
unpredictable
predictable
26
The study of the atmosphere, weather and climate
meteorology
astrology
geology
astronomy
27
A scientific journal is a way for scientists to present their results from an experiment/research
False
True
28
Earth science like other sciences, assumes that natural events, or phenomena, can be explained
through research and peer reviews
Through careful observations and experimentations
with the use of the scientific method
Through testing experiments
29
A factor that doesn't change in an experiment
dependent
control
independent
30
a testable prediction is a(n)
experiment
variable
exercise
hypothesis
31
If you're going to be gone for any particular reason what should you do
Repeat over and over how you're going to be gone all class long
Randomly tell Ms. Adam during lecture
Nothing, not a dang thing.
Tell Ms. Adam at the beginning or end of class to get any work you'll miss
32
What are the 4 branches of Earth Science?
Meteorology, astronomy, geology, oceanography
Geology, biology, astronomy, oceanology
Geology, astrology, oceanology, chemistry
Meteorology, chemistry, astronomy, geology
33
Natural forces that shape Earth
affect life on Earth
have not been studied
are hard to qualify so they cannot be measured
have little or no effect of life on Earth
34
The study of Earth and the universe around us
Earth Science
Life Science
Science
Geology
35
what is the difference between a theory and a scientific law?
a theory is set in stone while a law can be revised
theories come after laws
a law predicts what will happen and a theory suggests why
36
The study of Earth's atmosphere
Astronomy
Geology
Meteorology
Climate & weather
37
Every graph should always include
units of measurement, a title and variables
a title
color, a constant and a title
color, a title and pictures
38
The water cycle is an example of oceanography
True
False
