Introduction to Earth Science

The study of the origin, history and structure of the solid earth.

• geology

• meteorology

• astronomy

• oceanography

The study of the earth's oceans.

• geography

• meteorology

• astronomy

• oceanography

About how much of the earth's surface is covered by water?

• 3%

• 25%

• 71%

• 97%

The study of the earth's atmosphere.

• geology

• meteorology

• astronomy

• oceanography

The study of the universe beyond the earth?

• geology

• meteorology

• astronomy

• oceanography

A possible explanation or solution to a problem.

• observation

• hypothesis

• conclusion

• theory

A factor in an experiment that can be changed.

• variable

• control

• observation

• hypothesis

A hypothesis that is supported by the results of repeated experimentation and observation.

• conclusion

• theory

• scientific law

• variable

A rule that correctly describes a natural phenomenon.

• hypothesis

• theory

• scientific law

• conclusion

Who is the "Father of Modern Science"?

• Plato

• Aristotle

• Isaac Newton

• Galileo