Earth Science Chapter 1 Review

Name the branch of earth science that deals with rocks, glacial movements, and interpreting clues to the Earth's history.

• Meterology
• Astronomy
• Geology
• Oceanography

Name the type of scientist who studies the Earth, its neighbors, and other matter in the universe.

• Oceanographer
• Meterologist
• Geologist
• Astronomer

What is the basic definition of the Scientific Method?

• Rigid step by step rules for solving scientific problems
• Logical, systematic approach to solving scientific problems

What do researchers use in an experiment to show that the results of the experiment are actually due to the condition being tested?

• constants
• control
• variables
• graphes

What is the suggested explanation for an observation called?

• Hypothesis
• Conclusion
• Theory
• Law

Is it possible for a scientific law or theory to change?

• No, never!
• Yes, if new evidence is discovered

What is the difference between an independent and dependent variable?

• An independent variable is measured for results and a dependent variable is changed by the experimenter
• A dependent variable is measured for results and an independent variable is changed by the experimenter

What is the modern name for the metric system?

• SI
• English

What is the SI unit for length?

• Mile
• Yard
• Meter
• Kilometer

What is the SI unit for temperature

• Celcius
• Kelvin
• Farenheit