Unit 1B & 1C Spheres

What is the definition of Geology?

• The study of weather and how it interacts with Earth and its inhabitants.

• The study of the earth

• the study of the physical structure & make-up of Earth, its history, & the forces that act on it.

• The study of celestial bodies including stars, moons, planets, galaxies, etc

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-3

What is the definition of Astronomy?

• The study of everything beyond Earth's atmosphere

• phenomena of the atmosphere, especially as a means of forecasting the weather.

• study of celestial bodies interpreted as having an influence on human affairs.

• the history of life as recorded in rocks

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NGSS.MS-ESS1-2

NGSS.MS-ESS1-3

What is the definition of Oceanography?

• Science of the stars

• Science of physical and biological properties of the sea.

• Study of the biodiversity of the ocean

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-4

NGSS.MS-LS1-6

NGSS.MS-LS2-1

NGSS.MS-LS2-3

What is the definition of Meteorology?

• Science of meteors and how they literally impact Earth.

• Study of the atmosphere & how processes determine Earth's weather & climate.

• Study of celestial bodies & their impact on our atmosphere

• Weather

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

NGSS.MS-ESS2-6

Which is true of the Solar Nebular Theory?

• A star collapsed to form the sun

• A sun from another galaxy nearly collided with our sun, causing planets to form.

• Heavy metal planets are closer to the sun because they are magnetically attracted to each other

• Gravity played a major role in the formation of the sun

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NGSS.MS-ESS1-2

What two are the two main elements that started our solar system?

• Iron

• Oxygen

• Hydrogen

• Helium

What is a true statement about hypotheses?

• They are a collection of experiments that have been performed and all of the data suggests the answer is true.

• It's a suggested answer to a question posed about the world around us

• They are not repeated once proven true.

• It's an educated guess

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NGSS.MS-LS1-5

NGSS.MS-LS2-4

What is a theory? Check all that are true

• A theory is a collection of hypotheses that have been tested a "million" different ways.

• It is accepted as true

• It will never change

• It is the same as a law

Seismic waves... (choose all that apply)

• can be used for detection of nuclear proliferation in other countries.

• are waves caused by an earthquake or other disasters

• can determine the identity of a substance such as iron

• are physically tangible things you can touch

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NGSS.MS-ESS3-2

NGSS.MS-PS4-2

What are the compositional layers of Earth? (choose all that are included)

• Crust

• Mantle

• Inner Core

• Core

• asthenosphere