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ESS. CH. 1
ESS. CH. 1
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Which of the following ideas have had far-reaching effects on society?
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Earth scientists help us understand our world by explaining
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Once an idea has been tested repeatedly and gains general acceptance, the idea
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b
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Scientific theories are often based on
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Earth scientists help us better understand the world around us by studying how
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Where did scientists record earthquakes as early as 780 BCE?
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Which of the following is NOT part of scientific methods?
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As early as 780 BCE, Chinese scientists
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How is science different from other forms of human endeavor?
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Ideas that explains related obs. and is supported by a large body of evidence
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Who cataloged rocks and minerals around 200 BCE?
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Space exploration technology has been used to improve
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Earth science assumes that the causes of natural phenomena
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What branch of Earth sci. is related to the study of the universe beyond Earth?
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Science impacts society by creating new technology that
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What distinguishes science from art, architecture, and philosophy?
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What are the four main branches of Earth science?
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How is science different from other areas of human endeavor?
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d
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Around 200 BCE, ancient Greeks
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By understanding how natural forces affect the environment, Earth scientists can
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c
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Rocks and minerals were cataloged around 200 BCE by
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b
d
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The study of meteorology involves the study of
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c
a
d
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The process of evaluating research before publication is called
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What contribution did the Maya make to modern science?
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Which of the following scientific ideas has NOT had a far-reaching impact on society?
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b
d
a
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Which ancient culture kept records of earthquakes as early as 780 BCE?
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b
c
d
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Earth scientists assume that the causes of natural events or phenomena can be determined by
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b
d
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Which of the following statements explains how science impacts society?
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d
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Earth science is the scientific study of
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c
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Why might a theory or scientific law change after it has reached general acceptance?
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Earth science is the scientific study of
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b
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c
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Who created accurate calendars based on celestial movements?
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b
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