Intro to Earth Science- Unit 1

Question 1

Evaporation is described as what?

Accepted Answer

liquid to a gas

Question 2

Scientists should only do an experiment one time.

Accepted Answer

FALSE

Question 3

It is important for scientists to keep honest records.

Accepted Answer

TRUE

Question 4

Scientists should present findings supported by opinions.

Accepted Answer

FALSE

Question 5

an explanation that ties together many hypotheses and observations

Accepted Answer

theory

Question 6

howelements, chemical compounds & other forms of matter are passed from oneorganism to another

Accepted Answer

Biogeochemical Cycle

Question 7

One example is not enough to prove something true.

Accepted Answer

TRUE

Question 8

A scientist needs minimal data to examine a hypothesis.

Accepted Answer

FALSE

Question 9

Thingsthat never change during the experiment, are called what?

Accepted Answer

Constant

Question 10

The picture is an example of what Earth Sphere?

Accepted Answer

Biosphere

Question 11

Rain, sleet and snow are examples of what?

Accepted Answer

Precipitation

Question 12

an explanation that is based on prior scientific research or observations-can be tested.

Accepted Answer

hypothesis

Question 13

All living things are called?

Accepted Answer

Biosphere

Question 14

liquid water like rivers and lakes are called what?

Accepted Answer

Hydrosphere

Question 15

A variablethat you, the experimenter, changes are called what?

Accepted Answer

Independent Variable

Question 16

Rocks and interior earth are called what?

Accepted Answer

Geosphere

Question 17

the scientific study of the sea

Accepted Answer

oceanography

Question 18

The scientific study of the Earth’s atmosphere, especially in relation to weather and climate.

Accepted Answer

meteorology

Question 19

A series of steps followed to solve problems

Accepted Answer

scientific method

Question 20

The evaporation of water from theleaves of plants is called what?

Accepted Answer

Transpiration

Question 21

the study of the origin, history, and structure of the Earth

Accepted Answer

geology

Question 22

Glaciers are an example of what Earth Sphere?

Accepted Answer

Cryosphere

Question 23

A scientist's expectations can NOT affect what he/she actually observes.

Accepted Answer

FALSE

Question 24

Frozen water is called what?

Accepted Answer

Cryosphere

Question 25

A variable that is affected bychanges in the independent variable;factor being measured?

Accepted Answer

Dependent Variable

Question 26

The study of fossils of plants and animals

Accepted Answer

Paleontology

Question 27

the study of the universe

Accepted Answer

astronomy

Question 28

The picture is an example of what Earth Sphere?

Accepted Answer

Atmosphere

Question 29

the layer of air around the earth is called what?

Accepted Answer

Atmosphere

Question 30

Carbon in the atmosphere takes what form?

Accepted Answer

Carbon Dioxide

Intro to Earth Science- Unit 1

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Intro to Earth Science- Unit 1

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