Earth Science Lesson 1 Quiz

What is a system?

• a technological approach to science

• pieces working together for a common goal

• different scientists collaborating

• A way of thinking about science

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What can banded iron formations tell us about the ancient Earth?

• The atmosphere used to contain very little oxygen

• The Earth used to contain more iron than it does today

• The Earth used to be completely covered in water

• Dinosaurs existed

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What might be a result of rising ocean temperatures?

• increasing pH levels

• increased fish populations

• increased coral bleaching

• decreased coral bleaching

What is a closed system?

• a system closed to the movement of matter, but energy can move freely

• a system with infinite inputs and outputs

• a system with no inputs and outputs

• a system where some matter and energy can go in and out

What type of system is the Earth?

• Broken

• Isolated

• Open

• Closed

What is the condition that a scientist intentionally manipulates during an experiment?

• The control Group

• The Dependent Variable

• The Independant Vairable

• The results

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What happens when the trade winds slow, or even reverse, in the Pacific ocean?

• An El Nino Event, North America experiences warm weather

• An El Nino Event, North American experiences cooler weather

• A La Nina Event, North America experiences warm weather

• A La Nina, North American experiences cooler weather

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What is a model? Select all that apply

• A representation of a system or pattern

• different pieces working together toward a common goal

• A diagram

• An equation

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What claim does evidence from banded iron formations help support?

• The Earth was once a static system

• The early Earth's atmosphere had no oxygen

• Early in Earth's history, animals could photosynthesize

• Earth originally formed with no liquid water

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What causes coral bleaching?

• oil spills

• warmer water temperatures

• overfishing

• red tide

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