What did the Maya track in ancient times?

the movements of the sun, moon and planets

Geology is the scientific study of

origin, history, structure of Earth, & processes shaping it

Earth Science is the scientific study of

Earth and the universe around it

Which of the following would an astronomer most likely study?

a comet's path through the solar system

For a long time, scientific discoveries were limited to

observations of phenomena that could be seen with the eye.

The four major areas of study in Earth science are

solid Earth, the oceans, the atmosphere, and the universe

Areas of study for geologists might include

Earth's crust, forces within Earth, and fossils.

it is assumed in Earth science that causes of natural events or phenomena

can be understood through careful observation

What improves when technology, such as new processes or equipment is developed?

the ability to make observations

What invention in the 17th century made seeing previously hidden worlds possible?

the microscope and the telescope

What kind of catalog did the ancient Greeks compile.

a catalog of rocks and minerals

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1
Dust raised by the impact of a meteorite on Earth may have blocked the sun's rays for years
False
True
2
A kilogram is a standard unit of measurement.
False
True
3
The ozone in the upper atmosphere is a form of:
hydrogen
carbon
silicon
oxygen
4
What did the Maya track in ancient times?
changes in rocks and minerals
the tides
the movement of people and animals
the movements of the sun, moon and planets
5
Scientific methods are guides to scientific problem solving
False
True
6
Geology is the scientific study of
origin, history, structure of Earth, & processes shaping it
the origin and history of Mayan culture
rocks, maps, processes and technology of Earth
legends, observations, technology, and structure of Earth
7
Scientist in China began keeping records of earthquakes as early as
480 BCE
1780
780 BCE
200 BCE
8
Earth Science is the scientific study of
astrology
supernatural phenomena
Earth and the universe around it
cosmetology
9
A Hypothesis must be tested before any observations can be made
False
True
10
Based on their observations, the Maya created
pyraminds
calendars
jewlery
books
11
Which of the following would an astronomer most likely study?
an iridium-laden rock layer produced by meterorites
a comet's path through the solar system
the height of tides during a full moon
the amount of solar energy absorbed by a tree
12
Controlled experiments have confirmed the meteorite-impact hypothesis.
True
False
13
For a long time, scientific discoveries were limited to
observations of phenomena that could not be seen
observations of phenomena that could be made with instrument
myths and legends surrounding phenomena
observations of phenomena that could be seen with the eye.
14
The four major areas of study in Earth science are
solid Earth, the oceans, the atmosphere, and the universe
geography, agriculture, astronomy, astrology
Earth around us, Earth we can see, Earth we cannot see
volcanology, astronomy, geology, meteorology
15
Areas of study for geologists might include
diet, nutrition, and exercise
Earth's crust, forces within Earth, and fossils.
the atmosphere, climate, and weather patterns.
chemistry, physics, and math
16
it is assumed in Earth science that causes of natural events or phenomena
can be understood through methods other than observation
can never be fully understood
will not be understood until the next century
can be understood through careful observation
17
What improves when technology, such as new processes or equipment is developed?
the ability to prevent natural disasters
the ability to make observations
the ability to prevent war
the ability to change human nature
18
What invention in the 17th century made seeing previously hidden worlds possible?
the astrolabe and the compass
the microscope and the telescope
binoculars and magnifiers
the microscope and the corrective lens
19
The largest ecosystem is called the:
atmosphere
biosphere
hydrosphere
geosphere
20
What kind of catalog did the ancient Greeks compile.
a catalog of fashion
a catalog of gods and goddesses
a catalog of stars in the universe
a catalog of rocks and minerals

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