Earth Science and Scientific Inquiry Quiz

Which of the following is NOT one of the main areas of Earth Science?

• geology
• oceanography
• astrology
• astronomy

Studies the solid portions of the earth, including volcanoes, earthquakes, and fossils.

• Geology
• Geography
• Cartography
• Oceanography

Weather, climate, and the atmosphere are studied in this branch of Earth Science.

• Astronomy
• Meteorology
• Cartography
• Geology

This picture shows

• Atmosphere
• Biosphere
• Hydrosphere
• Geosphere

This volcano is an example of something you would find in the:

• Atmosphere
• Biosphere
• Hydrosphere
• Geosphere

Which is NOT a step in the scientific method?

• Make observation
• Form a theory
• Collect data
• Form a hypothesis

There are two types of data. Which type of data involves descriptions that cannot be counted or measured?

• qualitative
• quantitative

There are two types of data. Which type of data involves numbers that are obtained by counting or measuring?

• quantitative
• qualitative

The summary at the end of an experiment that explains the results is the __________________. 

• conclusion
• procedures
• materials
• responding variable

The tool used to measure the mass of a substance or object is a ______________.

• balance
• graduated cylinder
• ruler
• thermometer