Earth space science honors Final exam (grade 9)

What is earth science?

• The scientific study of rocks and plants.

• The scientific study of plants and soil.

• The scientific study of marine life.

• The scientific study of earth and the universe around it.

What is the scientific study of the origin, history and structure of Earth and the processes that shape Earth?

• Astronomy.

• Geology.

• Biology.

• Earth space science.

What is the scientific study of the ocean and all other bodies of water on Earth?

• Oceanography.

• Meteorolgy.

• Astronomy.

• Observation.

What is the scientific study of the universe?

• Astronomy.

• Geology.

• Oceanography.

• Meteorology.

What is the process of obtaining information by using the senses?

• Explanation.

• Observation.

• Recording.

• Theory.

What is a testable idea that leads to a scientific investigation?

• Hypothesis.

• Observation.

• Peer review.

• Theory.

What is a/the factor manipulated in an experiment?

• Independent variable.

• Dependent variable

• Peer review.

• Lost variable.

What is the factor that changes as a result of manipulation of one or more other factors?

• Independent Variable.

• Theory.

• Lost variable.

• Dependent Variable.

What is the process in which experts examine results of a study before the study is accepted?

• Observation.

• Theory.

• Questioned variable.

• Peer review

What is a system of ideas that explains many related observations and is supported by evidence?

• Theory.

• Hypothesis.

• Evidence.

• Independent variable.