Earth Science Fall Final Review Part 1

Question 1

What contribution did the Maya make to modern science?

Accepted Answer

They created calendars based on the sun, moon, and planets

Question 2

energy is transferred between systems, but it cannot be created or destroyed according to what?

Accepted Answer

first law of thermodynamics

Question 3

Earth Scientists help us understand our world by explaining...

Accepted Answer

earths history and our place in the universe

Question 4

why might a theory or scientific law change after it has reached general acceptance?

Accepted Answer

further scientific research may lead to conflict information

Question 5

Earth's circumference is about 40,000km and its shape is....

Accepted Answer

an oblate spheroid

Question 6

Rocks and Minerals were cataloged around 200 BCE by...

Accepted Answer

The Greeks

Question 7

Earth Science is the scientific Study of...

Accepted Answer

Earth and its universe

Question 8

The process of evaluating research before publication is called?

Accepted Answer

Peer Review

Question 9

who cataloged rocks and minerals around 200BCE?

Accepted Answer

The Greeks

Question 10

The lower boundary of earths crust is called the...

Accepted Answer

Moho

Question 11

Earth scientits assume that the causes of natural events or phenomena can be determined by?

Accepted Answer

careful observation and experimentation

Question 12

By understanding how natural forces affect the environment, earth scientists can...

Accepted Answer

better predict natural disasters

Question 13

A system of ideas that explains observations and is supported by scientific investigation is?

Accepted Answer

theory

Question 14

Around 200 BCE, ancient Greeks...

Accepted Answer

compiled a catalog of rocks and mineral

Question 15

how does the transfer of energy throughout an ecosystem begin?

Accepted Answer

plants capture solar energy through photosynthesis

Question 16

Earth Science assumes that the causes of natural phenomena...

Accepted Answer

can be understood by studying supernatural phenomena

Question 17

which of the following is not involved in the movement of matter and energy between resrvoirs?

Accepted Answer

earth cycle

Question 18

all of the following are parts of the composition structure of earth except the...

Accepted Answer

global ocean

Question 19

Which of the following statements explains how science impacts society?

Accepted Answer

create new tech that benefits society, may create problems

Question 20

The forces of attraction between two objects depends on the masses of the objects and the...

Accepted Answer

distance between them

Question 21

which of the following elements is not involved in the cycling of matter on earth?

Accepted Answer

gold

Question 22

Which ancient culture kept records of earthquakes as early as 780BCE?

Accepted Answer

Chinese

Question 23

as early as 780BCE, Chinese Scientists...

Accepted Answer

Recorded earthquakes

Question 24

Evaporation, Condensation, ad precipitation are part of...

Accepted Answer

the water cycle

Question 25

Who created accurate calendars based on celestial movement?

Accepted Answer

the Maya, The Enlgish

Earth Science Fall Final Review Part 1

Questions 25

Earth Science Fall Final Review Part 1

Questions 25