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Intro to Earth Science
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Nitty Gritty Test 2
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1
A __________ force slowly wears away mountains and other features on the surface of the earth
magnetic
unnatural
constructive
destructive
2
A weather map is an example of a
hypothesis
model
scientific theory
manipulated variable
3
Which branch of Earth Science is the study of weather and climate?
geology
astronomy
meteorology
oceanography
4
A possible explanation for a set of observations or answer to a scientific question is called.
theory
hypothesis
prediction
law
5
A scientific theory is a well-tested explanation for a wide range of observations or experimental results
False
True
6
A statement that describes what scientists expect to happen
every
time under a particular set of conditions is a
scientific inquiry
scientific law
scientific hypothesis
scientific theory
7
The part of the Earth system that includes Earth's solid, rocky, outer layer is the _______________
atmosphere
lithosphere
hydrosphere
biosphere
8
Which is the most important safety rule for the lab?
Clean your area
Tie back long hair
Wash your hands
Follow directions exactly
9
__________ study the effects of human activities on earth's land, air, water, & living things.
Environmental Scientists
Meteorologists
Astronomers
Oceanographers
10
Energy is the ability to do work or cause a change
True
False