Earth & Space - Intro to Earth Science Quiz

A knowledge of ______ science is essential in many different careers, such as those of geologists, meteorologists, astronomers, or oceanographers.

• earth

• life

• physical

• space

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-1

NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

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NGSS.MS-ESS3-2

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

• prediction

• hypothesis

• theory

• law

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NGSS.MS-LS1-5

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

• inquiry

• hypothesis

• theory

• law

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NGSS.MS-LS4-2

A statement that describes what scientists expect to happen every time under a particular set of conditions is a _____ .

• scientific inquiry

• scientific hypothesis

• scientific theory

• scientific law

Which of these contains steps of the scientific method in the right order?

• Ask a question, make observations (research), state your hypothesis, experiment, analyze, draw a conclusion

• State your hypothesis, ask a question, make observations (research), experiment, analyze, draw a conclusion

• State your hypothesis, ask a question, make observations (research), draw a conclusion, experiment, analyze

• Ask a question, state your hypothesis, make observations (research), experiment, analyze and draw a conclusion, share the results

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NGSS.MS-PS2-2

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

• astronomy

• oceanography

• meteorology

• geology

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NGSS.MS-ESS1-2

To test a hypothesis, a scientist designs an ___________.

• experiment

• assignment

• questionnaire

• example

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NGSS.MS-PS2-2

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

• Geology

• Oceanography

• Meteorology

• Astronomy

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NGSS.MS-ESS1-4

NGSS.MS-ESS2-2

What is the following statement?

“Judging by the shape, the footprint was made by a duck that was migrating southward”

• Observation

• Inference

• Prediction

• Fact

What is meteorology?

• The study of meteors.

• The study of the atmosphere.

• The study of rocks.

• The study of organisms.

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

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