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Introduction to Earth Science
Introduction to Earth Science
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The variable that we measure or observe
control
independent variable
dependent variable
constant
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A scientist that studies fossils and rocks
oceanographer
meteorologist
astronomer
geologist
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The amount of space an object takes up is known as
distance
volume
density
mass
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The I.V. or independent variable is
the same as the hypothesis
The variable we measure
experimental error
The variable we change or manipulate
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What is an experiment?
A conclusion
An Inference
Test a hypothesis in an organized way
Making a prediction
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What is an inference?
Making charts and graphs.
interpreting the meaning of your observation or data
All of the above
Using your senses to gather information
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What is the group that we do not change so we can compare the experimental group to?
hypothesis
data
observation
The control
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An observation that describes a color or texture is
Quantitative
Hypothesis
Inferance
Qualitative
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If you use a graduated cylinder then you are measuring
milliters
grams
meters
none of the above
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The temperature is 5 degrees celsius is a
Qualitative observation
Quantitative observation
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What should you do to analyze your results?
get data
make observations
write a report
organize your data in a table or graph and study the results
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The variables that are the same in all group during an experiment.
experimental
control
constants
data
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When scientists try to find an answer to a question they follow the.
Scientific method
the internet
a theory
an experiment
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An astronomer studies
Weather, floods, tsunamis, and clouds
The water, tides, waves and the ocean floor.
Fossils, rocks, volcanos, and earthquakes
The planets, stars, galaxies, meteors, and comets
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A person that studies the weather is known as a
meteorologist
geologist
oceanographer
astonomer
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The basic unit of volume in the metric system is the
Liter
meter
Gram
Celsius
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What is the first step in the scientific method?
draw a conclusion
do an experiment
form a hypothesis
make an observation
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_______ is a hypothesis that has been proven by repeated experiments
control
theory
law
hypothesis
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An oceanographer will study
Weather, the atmosphere, and pollution
Rocks, fossils, land forms and vocanoes
The planets, stars, galaxies, and comets
The oceans, tide, waves, and the ocean floor
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A observation that includes numbers or measures something is
Inferance
Quantitative
Qualitative
Hypothesis
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An educated guess or prediction about an outcome
hypothesis
data
independent variable
observation
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The clouds are moving quickly is a
Qualitative observation
Quantitative observation
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The amount of matter in an object is
distance
volume
all of the above
mass
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what would you use a scale to measure?
meters
grams
millimeters
None of the above
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The basic unit of length in the metric system for length or distance is
meter
liter
celsius
kilogram
