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Earth Science: Ch. 1 Intro
Earth Science: Ch. 1 Intro
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Test review for ch. 1
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A standard for comparison during an experiment
independent variable
Control
variable
Constant
2
Scientists also expect that nature is
predictable
unpredictable
practical
unpractical
3
The ancient Greeks compiled (_______ & _______) around 200 BCE.
rocks and fossils
rocks and fossils
stones and gems
rocks and minerals
4
A factor that doesn't change in an experiment
independent
control
dependent
5
The water cycle is an example of oceanography
False
True
6
what is a hypothesis?
a testable idea or explanation that leads to scientific investigation
an idea or explanation that is always proven to be correct
an idea or explanation that cannot be tested
an idea or explanation that can never be proven
7
Ms. Adam can be bribed with
Redbull
Pop
quality coffee
Coffee
8
The four major studies of Earth science are
volcanology, astronomy, geology and meteorology
astrology, geology, meteorology, and oceanography
astronomy, geology, meteorology and oceanography
geography, astronomy, geology, and meteorology
9
Natural forces that shape Earth
affect life on Earth
are hard to qualify so they cannot be measured
have not been studied
have little or no effect of life on Earth
10
The study of the origin, history, processes and structures of solid Earth?
Rock science
Meteorology
Astronomy
Geology
11
Which of the following measurements are more precise?
mass in kg rather than grams
distance in cm rather than mm
mass in grams rather than in kg
distance in mm rather than cm
12
The study of Earth and the universe around us
Earth Science
Life Science
Science
Geology
13
Subduction zones are studied in what branch of Earth Science
Oceanography
Geology
Geology
Meteorology
14
Every graph should always include
units of measurement, a title and variables
color, a constant and a title
a title
color, a title and pictures
15
If you're going to be gone for any particular reason what should you do
Nothing, not a dang thing.
Randomly tell Ms. Adam during lecture
Repeat over and over how you're going to be gone all class long
Tell Ms. Adam at the beginning or end of class to get any work you'll miss
16
What are the 4 branches of Earth Science?
Geology, biology, astronomy, oceanology
Geology, astrology, oceanology, chemistry
Meteorology, astronomy, geology, oceanography
Meteorology, chemistry, astronomy, geology
17
What are all SI units based on?
intervals of
intervals of 2
intervals of 15
intervals of 10
18
a testable prediction is a(n)
exercise
hypothesis
variable
experiment
19
A lightbulb is an example of
technology
a dependent variable
an exercise
pure science
20
Earth science like other sciences, assumes that natural events, or phenomena, can be explained
Through careful observations and experimentations
through research and peer reviews
with the use of the scientific method
Through testing experiments
21
Petroleum oil falls under what branch of Earth Science?
Geology
Astronomy
Oceanography
Meteorology
22
bellringers maybe be used on exams
True
False
23
True or false, the independent variable goes on the y-axis
False
True
24
bellringers are picked up after day 10, and will be put in for a grade
True
False
25
What does it mean to be peer reviewed?
when experts compliment another expert's work before publication
when experts reject another expert's work before publication
When experts on a topic review another expert's work before publication
when experts introduce flaws into another experts work before publication
26
Error is commonly expressed as
correct or incorrect
margin of precision
percentage error or a confidence interval
margin of accuracy
27
Mining for coal, oil, and fossils is the role of
a meteorologist
an oceanographer
an astronomer
a geologist
28
What is precision?
margarin of error
the exactness of a measurement
how long it takes to record a measurement
how close it is to the true value being tested
29
A scientific journal is a way for scientists to present their results from an experiment/research
True
False
30
The scientific method often starts with
testing the problem
making observations
stating the hypothesis
analyzing data
31
an idea, event, or object that can be used to represent something you are trying to explain is a
constant
variable
hypothesis
model
32
The study of Earth's atmosphere
Climate & weather
Meteorology
Geology
Astronomy
33
Who used observations from the sun, moon and planets to create an accurate calendar
Mayan
Aztecs
Incas
Greeks
34
The variable that can be deliberately manipulated
independent variable
constant
dependent variable
control
35
True or false, the scientific method is just a guideline to research/experimentation
False
True
36
The study of the atmosphere, weather and climate
meteorology
astrology
geology
astronomy
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what is the difference between a theory and a scientific law?
theories come after laws
a law predicts what will happen and a theory suggests why
a theory is set in stone while a law can be revised
38
the variable that changes as the result of manipulation of at least one other factor
control
independent variable
constant
dependent variable
