Unit 1 Quiz Review

Match

Match each definition with its correct term.

• a statement based on experimental measurements and observations

• a statement that describes a natural phenomenon or occurrence but does not explain it

• the recurrence of an action or event

• the action of copying or reproducing something

• a system that matter and energy cannot enter or exit

conclusion

law

repetition

replication

closed system

• conclusion

• law

• repetition

• replication

• closed system

Match

Match each definition with its correct term.

• a system into which energy can enter but not exit and matter can neither enter or exit.

• a scientist who studies the environment and how people interact with the environment

• a scientist who studies rocks, how rocks form, and Earth's history

• a scientist who studies weather

• a scientist who studies the oceans

open system

environmental scientist

geologist

meteorologist

oceanographer

• open system

• environmental scientist

• geologist

• meteorologist

• oceanographer

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Multiple Choice

How do scientists develop an explanation of a natural phenomenon?

• By developing a theory

• By developing complex maps

• By using technology to simulate events

• By solving complex mathematical equations

Match

Match each definition with its correct term.

• has contour lines to display elevation

• shows the distribution of rock types, formations, and geological features in a specific area

• illustrates atmospheric conditions, such as temperature, pressure, and precipitation at a specific time

• depicts long-term weather patterns, average temperature, precipitation, and climatic zones in a region

topographic map

geologic map

weather map

climatic map

• topographic map

• geologic map

• weather map

• climatic map

Multiple Choice

Nina likes exploring the Earth's surface, learning about rocks, and understanding how mountains are formed. She spends her time collecting rock samples and studying their composition.

Which of the following careers is Nina most likely interested in pursuing?

• Biologist

• Geologist

• Astronomer

• Oceanographer

Open Ended

Juan and Lakshmi are studying for a test on the scientific process. Juan thinks that a scientific theory predicts how a natural phenomenon will behave in the future, and a scientific theory explains how a phenomenon acts. Lakshmi disagrees and thinks that a scientific theory explains how a natural phenomenon acts and a scientific law predicts its future behavior.

Which student is correct? Why?