Chapter 1 Intro to Earth Science

The scientific study of Earth and the universe around it.

• biology

• neurology

• chemistry

• Earth science

The branch of Earth Science that deals with the study of Earth's oceans.

• meteorology

• oceanography

• astronomy

• geology

The study of the origin, history, processes, and structure of the solid Earth.

• meteorology

• oceanography

• geology

• astronomy

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

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

• astronomy

• oceanography

• meteorology

• geology

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NGSS.MS-ESS1-2

NGSS.MS-ESS1-3

__________ study the effects of human activities on earth's land, air, water, & living things.

• Astronomers

• Environmental scientists

• Meteorologists

• Oceanographers

Earth scientists often use ______ to represent complex objects or processes.

• tools

• toys

• charts & diagrams

• models

To test a hypothesis, a scientist designs an ___________.

• experiment

• assignment

• questionnaire

• example

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NGSS.MS-PS2-2

The SI base unit for mass

• meter

• liter

• gram

• second