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Chapter 1 - Earth Science
Chapter 1 - Earth Science
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An introduction to the four branches of study in #Earth Science and the Scientific Method.
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What percent of all the water on the planet is SALTY?
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97
76
about half
2
An idea that is based on observations and that can or will be tested is called...
a theory
a hypothesis
a scientific law
a variable
3
The hydrosphere is a study of ___.
an earth layer
a living thing
air
water
4
A system is a group of interacting pieces or parts that form a whole.
False
True
5
Geology involves the study of...
climate
oceans
Earth's structure
outer space
6
Call an earth scientist if you want to study volcanoes or hurricanes.
False
True
7
An idea that has been tested and is widely accepted is called...
a controlled experiment
a hypothesis
a theory
a law
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Astronomy involves the study of...
animals
weather
oceans
the universe
9
An abiotic factor is the population of people of an area.
True
False
10
What powers the movements of the plates in the plate tectonics theory?
Volcanoes
Internal heat of the earth
Earthquakes
Solar power
11
What are the 4 main branches of Earth Science?
archaeology, philosophy, anthropology, neurology
chemistry, physics, biology, zoology
geography, astrology, hydrology, psychology
geology, hydrology, astronomy, meteorology
12
This scientist studies auroras.
volcanologist
meteorologist
astrologer
nuclear scientist
13
Which of the following is NOT part of scientific method?
become a scientist
ask a question
draw conclusions
form a hypothesis
14
Which of these is the Scientific Problem?
I cant find my keys.
I know my keys must be by the living room table.
Where are my keys?
If I find my keys, I can visit my friends.
15
What line of latitude is 0 degrees?
INternational Date line
Prime Meridian
Equator
Tropics
16
Which is the NON renewable resource?
petroleum
chickens
solar energy
a pine tree
17
This line is found at O degrees LONGITUDE.
Prime Meridian
Equator
International Date Line
Path of Totality
18
The process of obtaining information by using the senses is called...
conclusion
theory
hypothesis
observation
19
A biotic factor is the number of streams that are in the area.
False
True
20
What is the most widely accepted scientific theory of the origin of the solar system?
Neogenesis
Zoroastrocism
Creationism
Big Bang Theory
21
Meteorology is the study of...
meteors
rocks
the atmosphere
water
22
The magnetosphere is really part of the geosphere.
True
False
23
The upper crust is the ___
asthenosphere
lithosphere
mantle
core
24
When studying coral reefs, which of these would be the best choice of technology?
Navigational satellite
Weather satellite
Landsat
VBLI
25
Earth Science is the scientific study of...
Earth but not the moon
chemical equations
Earth and the universe
health & nutrition
26
Which is the constructive force?
none of these
The gravity
The ocean
The volcano
27
Latitude and longitude designations are so cool that people
use them all the time
name restaurants after the readings
tattoo themselves with the readings
ALL of these
28
Which of these theories means the "dust cloud" theory about the origin of our solar system?
Nebular
Hypothetical
Big Bang
Creationism
29
"I think the orange is tasty but red inside." is an example of a____
a statement of the purpose to see if it is red
a theory about red oranges
experiment to see if it really is red
a hypothesis to see if it is red
