Earth Science- Chapter 1

There are five major areas of specialization within Earth Science.

• True
• False

The branch of Earth science that studies the blanket of air surrounding Earth is called...

• Paleontology
• Meteorology
• Astronomy
• Environmental Science

A ___________ is a suggested explanation for a set of observations.

• independent variable
• experiment
• hypothesis
• control

All of the following are standard components of the experimental process EXCEPT

• models
• controls
• opinions
• variables

Sally is measuring the mass of an apple. Which SI unit of measure would she use?

• gram
• kilogram
• meter
• liter

The study of objects beyond the Earth's atmosphere is...

• astrology
• geology
• paleontology
• astronomy

1,000,000 expressed in scientific notation is

• 1.0 x 10⁶
• 1.0 x 10⁵
• 1.0 x 10²
• 1.0 x 10⁷

0.000654 expressed in scientific notation is

• 0.654 x 10³
• 6.54 x 10^-4
• 6.54 x 10⁴
• 0.654 x 10^-3

The variable in an experiment that is manipulated, or changed, is called the...

• dependent
• control
• independent
• constant

The correct SI unit for weight is...

• kilograms
• liters
• newtons
• grams per milliliter