Intro to Earth Science

True or False: Earth science is the name for all the sciences that collectively seek to understand Earth and its neighbors in space

• True

• False

True or False: Earth science is only studied outdoors.

• True

• False

Which of the following sciences is NOT primarily used to study Earth?

• Geology

• Oceanography

• Meteorology

• Physics

Which of the following is the "Study of Earth"?

• Geology

• Oceanography

• Astronomy

• Meteorology

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS2-1

NGSS.MS-ESS2-2

Physical or Historical Geology: Examines the materials composing Earth and seeks to understand the many processes that operate beneath and upon its surface.

• Physical

• Historical

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS1-4

NGSS.MS-ESS2-1

NGSS.MS-ESS2-2

NGSS.MS-ESS2-3

Physical or Historical Geology: Rocks and Minerals form in response to Earth's internal and external processes, their interpretation is basic to an understanding of our planet.

• Physical

• Historical

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS1-4

NGSS.MS-ESS2-1

NGSS.MS-ESS2-2

Physical or Historical Geology: Understand the origin of Earth and the development of the planet through its 4.6 billion-year history.

• Physical

• Historical

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS1-4

Physical or Historical: It strives to establish an orderly chronological arrangement of the multitude of physical and biological changes that have occurred in the geologic past.

• Physical

• Historical

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS1-4

What name is Earth often called?

• Blue Planet

• Water Planet

• Human Planet

• Dirt & Water Planet

What percentage of global ocean is Earth covered by?

• 90%

• 85%

• 70%

• 65%