Earth and Space Chapter 1

A(n) __________ is an explanation that is based on the results of repeated experiments.

• law
• hypthesis
• control
• theory

Graphs and charts of data can be used for __________.

• data analysis
• testing the independent variable
• deciding on a control
• formation of a hypothesis

How many meters are in 1 km?

• 1/1000 m
• 1000 m
• 1/100 m
• 10 m

The __________ includes organisms living on Earth and their environments.

• hydrosphere
• atmosphere
• biosphere
• lithosphere

What explains the behavior of natural phenomena?

• theories
• dependent variables
• scientific laws
• experiments

What is the dependent variable in the graph in the figure below?

• time
• mass
• weight
• product versus time

What type of scientist studies ocean currents and ocean chemistry?

• an oceanographer
• a geologist
• an astronomer
• a meteorologist

Climatology is most closely related to which field?

• oceanography
• meteorology
• geology
• astronomy

Which of the following is not a specialized area of Earth science?

• geology
• biology
• astronomy
• meteorology

What is the standard SI unit for measuring length?

• mile
• meter
• foot
• liter