Intro Earth Science

A possible explanation for a set of observations or answer to a scientific question is called a ______.

• prediction

• hypothesis

• theory

• law

A scientific ______ is a well-tested explanation for a wide range of observations or experimental results.

• inquiry
• hypothesis
• theory
• law

The part of the Earth system that includes the solid earth and extends from the surface to the center of the planet.

• hydrosphere

• atmosphere

• biosphere

• geosphere

Which branch of Earth science includes the study of the stars?

• astronomy
• oceanography
• meteorology
• geology

______ study the effects of human activities on Earth’s land, air, water, and living things.

• Astronomers
• Environmental scientists
• Meteorologists
• Oceanographers

Which of Earth's systems is represented by diagram D?

• geosphere

• hydrosphere

• biosphere

• atmosphere

Which Earth system above includes the water cycle?

• A

• B

• C

• D

• E

The geosphere is represented by which diagram above?

• A

• B

• C

• D

• E

What branch of earth science deals with the study of the solid earth’s history?

• Geology

• Oceanography

• Meteorology

• Astronomy

What are the four part of Earth's systems?

• atmosphere, biosphere,

  hydropshere, geosphere

• core,mantle, crust, atmosphere

• hydrosphere, cryosphere, geosphere, mesosphere

• none of them