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Earth Science-Chapter 1
Earth Science-Chapter 1
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Explanation that is supported by results for repeated experimentation or testing.
Scientific Theory
Scientific Law
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Which step is NOT part of the scientific method?
Create a hypothesis.
Analyze the data.
Pick the explanation that you agree with.
Gather information.
3
Earth science is the study of only rocks and weather.
True
False
4
A prediction that can be tested.
Constant
Variable
Dependent
Hypothesis
5
Scientists use satellites to do what?
Track animals.
Gather weather data.
Make maps.
All of the above.
6
Gravity is considered a......
scientific law.
scientific theory.
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The variable that is being measured.
Dependent.
Constant.
Control.
Independent.
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Ethics can be answered by science.
False
True
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Radar and sonar are examples of transferable technology.
False
True
10
What is the study of weather?
Seismology
Meteorolgy
Weathorology
Biology
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The second step on the scientific method is.....
Create a hypothesis.
Gather information.
State the problem.
Create an experiment
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A personal opinion that may affect experiments.
Scientific Law
Ethics
Bias
Scientific theory
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The variable that changes, the one being tested in an experiment.
Constant
Control
Independent
Dependent
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Rule that describes the behavior of something in nature, not why it happens.
Scientific Law
Scientific Theory
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Changing results of an experiment is an example of scientific fraud.
False
True
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In the scientific method, after you analyze the results you.....
Gather information.
Draw conclusion.
Test the hypothesis.
State the problem.
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How did early civilizations record the natural events?
Wrote stories.
Calendars.
Drawings on cave walls.
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Taking credit for other scientist's work is an example of ethical behavior.
False
True
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What is the standard to which results can be compared?
Independent Variable
Dependent Variable
Control
Constant
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What are the different factors that can change in an experiment?
Variable
Constant
Control
Hypothesis
