Earth Science, First Semester Exam 2018

Should experiments be repeated over and over to see if the results are the same each time?

• yes
• no

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

• conclusion
• procedures
• materials
• responding variable

A series of steps used by scientists to solve a problem or answer a question. 

• scientific method
• recipe
• data collection
• metric system

Two types of data scientists collect are...

• hypothesis and theory
• qualitative and quantitative
• myths and fables
• metric and standard measurements

When experimenting with the growth of a plant, a scientist uses three (of the same type of) plants, two different fertilizers, equal light, and equal water. What type of variable is the fertilizer?

• Dependent
• Independent
• Control
• Compound

Tags

CCSS.HSF-LE.A.1C

What is the sphere of the Earth that contains glaciers and sea ice called?

• Atmosphere
• Hydrosphere
• Geosphere
• Biosphere

A system in which energy can move in and out but matter cannot is known as a ________  ________.

• Closed System
• Open System
• Isolated System

Which of Earth's spheres contains the most carbon?

• Atmosphere
• Geosphere
• Hydrosphere
• Biosphere

What is a sphere?

• A circle.
• A 3D/circular object, like a ball.
• Square on all sides.
• A part of the Earth system.

Why is it important to learn about the Earth's systems in the four types of spheres?

• We can learn about the Earth's major systems and how they work together to provide for life on Earth.
• The hydrosphere is about the Earth's water.
• We can think like scientists.
• Earth's systems rely on each other.