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Which of the following is a special branch of earth science?
Astronomy
oceanography
Environmental Science
geology
2
A scientist who makes maps of Earth’s surface features is a(n)
cartographer
physical geographer
ecologist
geochemist
3
A person who studies organisms and their environment is a(n)
Oceanographer
ecologist
Seismologist
paleontologist
4
What do hydrothermal vents give to the ocean life around them?
minerals and hot water
hot and cold water
vitamins and minerals
minerals and fat
5
What is an instrument that astronomers use?
a submarine periscope
an optical telescope
a eyeglass
a lensatic compass
6
Why do scientists want to better understand tornadoes?
so they can build tornado shelters
so they can gather data about tornadoes
so they can predict how tornadoes behave
so they can chase tornadoes better
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What do astronomers study?
Fossils
bodies in space
rocks
Chemicals in water
8
Why did Hurricane Andrew kill fewer people than a hurricane in1928?
Fewer people lived in the area affected by Hurricane Andrew.
Meteorologists warned people about Hurricane Andrew.
Hurricane Andrew caused less damage.
Hurricane Andrew was a smaller hurricane.
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What are rock chimneys in the ocean that release black clouds of minerals?
blackreefs
biological Communities
black smokers
mountains
10
What star is closest and most studied star?
Sirius
the moon
the sun
Orion
11
An Earth science that mixes geology and chemistry
Ecology
Geology
Environmental Science
Geochemistry
12
What do oceanographers use to explore the ocean floor?
research submarines
steamboats
black smokers
battleships
13
A geologist who studies fossils is a(n
Paleontologist
seismologist
ecologist
volcanologist
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A person who studies earthquake
ecologist
seismologist
volcanologist
paleontologist
15
If you wanted to learn about plants and animals that live in the ocean, you would speak to a
biological oceanographer.
physical oceanographer.
chemical oceanographer.
geological oceanographer.
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What is the study of how humans interact with the environment?
ecology
environmental science
physical science
life science
17
What is the study of the universe called?
oceanography
astronomy
meteorology
geology
18
What instrument helps astronomers study objects that do not give off light?
radio telescope
an astrolabe
a stethoscope
optical telescope
19
Who would study following :
Geological Oceanographer
Chemical Oceanographer
biological oceanographer
Physical oceanographer
20
The scientist in the video is a
volcanologist
seismologist
paleontologist
ecologist
21
If you wanted to learn about the origin, history, and structure of the Earth, you would study
Geology
astronomy
oceanography
geography
22
Which of the Following is not a major branch of earth science?
Oceanography
Ecology
Astronomy
Meteorology
