Which is true about oceanography?

none of the answers are correct

If the results of an experiment disprove a hypothesis, then the _.

none of the answers are correct

A scientist is conducting an experiment to determine which of 3 building structures will best survive an earthquake. DV?

Amount of damage each building receives

Which statement about a scientific theory is false?

a theory can never be disproven

Why do scientists call evolution a theory?

Scientists have agreed upon this after repeated experiments supported it

Which of the following would a physical model be used to show ?

where the tectonic plates on earth are located

The data collected in an experiment should always be _.

all of the answer choices are correct

An oceanographer might study all of the following except _.

rainfall patterns during a hurricane

Chemical oceanography is the study of _

naturally occurring elements in ocean water

What does an idea model provide?

a mental explanation that ties data together

Which of the following is NOT a way that models can be used in science?

To replace real things in the natural world

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1
Which type of Earth scientist might look for petroleum for an oil company?
climatologist
meteorologist
ecologist
geologist
2
A climate model can be produced because of many _ models being put together.
conceptual
climate
mathematical
physcial
3
An important feature of a hypothesis is that it is _.
testable
the only possible solution
in the form of a question
right the first time
4
Which step of the scientific method comes after asking the question?
formulate a theory
hypothesis
conclusion
research
5
What is the beginning step of the process that scientists use to learn more about the natural world?
Asking questions
Drawing conclusions
Communicating results
Analyzing data
6
A geologist would most likely investigate how _.
people cause pollution
none of the answers are correct
moutains form
tornadoes occur
7
Which is true about oceanography?
it is the most established of the Earth Sciences
Most of the ocean has already been explored
It began as the study of tides
none of the answers are correct
8
If the results of an experiment disprove a hypothesis, then the _.
results should not be reported
none of the answers are correct
hypothesis is just a theory
data must contain errors
9
If you wanted to learn about the origin, history, & structure of the Earth, what branch of Earth Science would you study
Geology
Oceanography
Astronomy
Meteorology
10
What type of model is used to show objects that are too small or too large to see completely?
Physical Model
Climate Model
Mathematical Model
Conceptual Model
11
A scientist is conducting an experiment to determine which of 3 building structures will best survive an earthquake. DV?
The structure of the building
The type of soil each building is sitting on
The magnitude of the earthquake
Amount of damage each building receives
12
Which of the following is a type of scientific model?
mathematical equations
physical models
all of the answers are correct
computer models
13
Conclusions in an experiment _.
all of the answers are correct
often lead a researcher to new scientific questions
improve with greater and more accurate data
can agree or disagree with the hypothesis
14
Which statement about a scientific theory is false?
A theory may be rejected if conflicting data are discovered
a theory can never be disproven
A theory may develop from a well-supported hypothesis
A theory is supported by many observations
15
Why do scientists call evolution a theory?
Scientists have agreed upon this after repeated experiments supported it
All possible answers to a scientific idea are called theories
it is probably unlikely and therefore not a fact
A very well respected scientist proved it to be true
16
The problem of global warming is most likely to be the focus of a scientist known as a _.
climatologist
physical oceanographer
seismologist
planetary geologist
17
Which of the following would a physical model be used to show ?
where the tectonic plates on earth are located
the chemical reaction between sodium and water
how our moon was created from earth
global warming predictions
18
How many variables does an experiment test at a time?
3
2
1
4
19
The data collected in an experiment should always be _.
labeled
all of the answer choices are correct
recorded
reported
20
An oceanographer might study all of the following except _.
underwater ocean features such as volcanoes or vents
chemistry of seawater
water movement
rainfall patterns during a hurricane
21
Chemical oceanography is the study of _
naturally occurring elements in ocean water
rocks on the ocean floor
human pollution of ocean water
rising levels of ocean water
22
What does an idea model provide?
a drawing of the different parts of a system
a physical representation of what is being studied
a mental explanation that ties data together
an equation that ties together data
23
Which of the following is NOT a way that models can be used in science?
To replace real things in the natural world
To explain or analyze something in detail
To help explain theories
To help understand the natural world
24
Which of the following is NOT an area of geology?
Seismology
Volcanology
Paleontology
Cartography
25
Steps of the scientific method include all of the following except _.
asking a question
proving a theory
constructing a hypothesis
doing background research

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