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Intro to Earth Science
Intro to Earth Science
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This is a review of the Nature & Introduction to Earth Science. #earthscience
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The correct symbol for the SI unit for temperature is _.
oC
K
oF
oK
2
factor whose value is graphed on y-axis
control
independent variable
dependent variable
constant
3
The ability to do work or cause change is _.
data
science
energy
technology
4
_ forces build up mountains and landmasses on Earth's surface.
constructive
magnetic
unnatural
destructive
5
Which of Earth's systems is represented by diagram D?
atmosphere
hydrosphere
cryosphere
biosphere
6
A _ force slowly wears away mountains and other features on the surface of Earth.
destructive
unnatural
magnetic
constructive
7
_ study the effects of human activities on Earth's land, air, water, and living things.
Meteorologists
Environmental scientists
Astronomers
Oceanographers
8
Which Earth system includes the water cycle?
A
B
E
D
9
factor that doesn't vary in experiment
independent variable
dependent variable
constant
control
10
Density is derived from _ divided by volume.
mass
time
length
temperature
11
Describes what scientists expect to happen every time under a particular set of conditions
scientific theory
scientific law
scientific inquiry
scientific hypothesis
12
A scientific law is based on repeated _ made over long periods of time.
observations
models
experiment
Earth
13
The lithosphere is represented by which diagram?
D
E
B
A
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A possible explanation for a set of observations or answer to a scientific question is a __.
hypothesis
theory
law
prediction
15
Of the following the only unit that can't be used to express volume is _.
kg
L
mL
cm3
16
A beaker contains 170mL of water. The beakers volume is _ L.
1.7
0.17
0.017
17
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Which branch of Earth science includes the study of the stars?
geology
oceanography
meteorology
astronomy
18
A weather map is a __.
scientific theory
manipulated variable
model
hypothesis
19
To test a hypothesis, a scientist designs a(n) _.
experiment
models
observations
Earth
20
factor that is adjusted by the experimenter
constant
control
independent variable
dependent variable
21
Which of Earths systems is represented by diagram C?
biosphere
atmosphere
hydrosphere
cryosphere
22
Earth scientists often use _ to represent complex objects or processes.
models
observations
experiment
Earth
23
The part of the Earth system that includes Earth's solid, rocky, outer layer is the _.
biosphere
lithosphere
atmosphere
hydrosphere
24
A knowledge of _ science is essential in many different careers.
observations
experiment
Earth
models
25
organized procedure for testing hypothesis
control
experiment
hypothesis
constant
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standard for comparison
experiment
control
hypothesis
constant
27
Which of Earth's systems is represented by diagram B?
hydrosphere
cryosphere
atmosphere
biosphere
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Which of Earth's systems is represented by diagram A?
Biosphere
Atmosphere
Hydrosphere
Cryosphere
29
testable prediction
hypothesis
constant
control
experiment
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A _ is a well-tested explanation for a wide range of observations or experimental results.
scientific hypothesis
scientific law
scientific theory
scientific inquiry
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A unit of measurement that is obtained by combining other units is a _ unit.
derived
standard
dependent
metric
