Scientific Method, Variables, and Branches of Earth Science Quiz

Question 1

The branch of Earth Science that deals with clouds is ____________________.

Accepted Answer

Meteorology

Question 2

Information gathered during an experiment is called ____________.

Accepted Answer

data

Question 3

If you ask "What do you think will happen?" you are ________________.

Accepted Answer

Forming a hypothesis

Question 4

An educated guess based on an observation and your knowledge of a topic is called a __________.

Accepted Answer

hypothesis

Question 5

The manipulated variable is sometimes called the _____________ variable.

Accepted Answer

independent

Question 6

The responding variable is sometimes called the _____________ variable.

Accepted Answer

dependent

Question 7

When you are analyzing the data, you should ask _____________

Accepted Answer

Is the data reliable?

Question 8

How do humans impact the environment?

Accepted Answer

All are correct

Question 9

The first step of the scientific method is to _____________________________.

Accepted Answer

Identify the Problem

Question 10

The process used to find answers to questions about the world around us is called the ______.

Accepted Answer

Scientific Method

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