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Chapter 1 - Earth Science
Chapter 1 - Earth Science
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A general introduction to Earth Science
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The study of the universe beyond Earth
study of the solar system
astronomy
astrology
craterology
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The process of using the senses to gather information
taste
observations
touch
feel
3
Which is not one of the four main branches of earth science?
meterology
geology
Astrology
oceanography
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How close a measurement is to the true value
exactness
accuracy
precision
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Factors that are changed by the person performing the experiment
independent variable
dependent variable
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A possible explanation or solution to a problem
hypothesis
theory
law
prediction
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The process in which several experts review another's work
critical review
peer review
editing
critique review
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The study of Earth's oceans
volcanology
Oceanography
astronomy
meteorology
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The study of Earth's atmosphere
volcanology
Meteorology
astrology
seismology
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The study of the origin, history, processes of solid Earth
geology
astronomy
geography
astrology
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_____ is the third planet from the sun.
Earth
Venus
Jupiter
Mars
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The exactness or consistency of the measurement
accuracy
precision
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The variable that changes as a result of change in the independent variable
independent variable
dependent variable
