Introduction To Earth Science

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This is just a chapter 1 quiz over introduction of Earth Science GOOD LUCK(:

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1.

People who study the effects of human activities on Earth's land, air, water, and living things are?
- A.
  
  Astronomers
- B.
  
  Meteorologists
- C.
  
  Oceanographers
- D.
  
  Environmental scientists
2.

What might cause a scientists to change a scientific theory?
- A.
  
  Some people disagree with it
- B.
  
  New evidence contradicts it
- C.
  
  It is too old
- D.
  
  It covers too broad a topic
3.

A well-tested explanation for a wide range of observations or experimental results is called a scientific...
- A.
  
  Inquiry
- B.
  
  Hypothesis
- C.
  
  Law
- D.
  
  Theory
4.

In science a hypthesis must be?
- A.
  
  Manipulated
- B.
  
  Controlled
- C.
  
  Testable
- D.
  
  Correct
5.

During an experiment if you purposely change the temperature to hypothesis, the temperature is called the?
- A.
  
  Dependent variable
- B.
  
  Responding variable
- C.
  
  Manipulated variable
- D.
  
  Hypothetical variable
6.

A statement that describes what scientists expect to happen every time under a particular set of conditions is a?
- A.
  
  Scientific law
- B.
  
  Scientific theory
- C.
  
  Scientific hypothesis
- D.
  
  Scientific inquiry
7.

The branch of Earth Science that involves the study of the solid Earth is called?
- A.
  
  Oceanography
- B.
  
  Astronomy
- C.
  
  Geology
- D.
  
  Meteorology
8.

Which of the following are NOT examples of data?
- A.
  
  Figures
- B.
  
  Theories
- C.
  
  Measurements
- D.
  
  Facts
9.

A possible explanation for a set of observations or answers to a scientific question is called a?
- A.
  
  Law
- B.
  
  Prediction
- C.
  
  Hypothesis
- D.
  
  Theory
10.

An organized way to collect and record scientific observations is with a(n)
- A.
  
  Experiment
- B.
  
  Data table
- C.
  
  Model
- D.
  
  Inference
11.

Using one or more of your senses to gather information is called.
- A.
  
  Observing
- B.
  
  Inferring
- C.
  
  Predicting
- D.
  
  Classifying
12.

During an experiment, which factors must be controlled so that researchers can draw a logical conclusion from the experiment?
- A.
  
  Theories
- B.
  
  Inquiries
- C.
  
  Variables
- D.
  
  Hypotheses
13.

The factor that may change in response to the manipulated variable is called the?
- A.
  
  Independent variable
- B.
  
  Hypothetical variable
- C.
  
  Manipulated variable
- D.
  
  Responding variable
14.

A summary of what you have learned from a scientific experiment is called a(n)
- A.
  
  Law
- B.
  
  Conclusion
- C.
  
  Inquiry
- D.
  
  Hypothesis
15.

What is the SI unit for liquid volume?
- A.
  
  Liter
- B.
  
  Kelvin
- C.
  
  Gram
- D.
  
  Meter
16.

Which of the following prefixes is the smallest?
- A.
  
  Milli-
- B.
  
  Kilo-
- C.
  
  Centi-
- D.
  
  Mega-
17.

The metric prefix that means "thousand" is
- A.
  
  Mega-
- B.
  
  Centi-
- C.
  
  Milli-
- D.
  
  Kilo-
18.

What is the temperature of an average room on the Celsius scale?
- A.
  
  20
- B.
  
  0
- C.
  
  32
- D.
  
  70
19.

The tool that scientists use to measure mass is the?
- A.
  
  Graduated cylinder
- B.
  
  Meter stick
- C.
  
  Thermometer
- D.
  
  Balance