Earth Science Final Review
Authored by Mistina Thornes
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9th - 12th Grade
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
2 mins • 1 pt
In 1897, Joseph Thomson discovered that atoms contained electrons. He proposed a change in the atomic theory of that time, and the theory was modified because of his discovery. Since Thomson’s discovery, atomic theory has been further modified. What is the best explanation for why scientific theories are modified?
Theories more than ten years old are usually out of date.
Scientists want to prove that the work of other scientists is wrong.
New evidence that supports a change prompts scientists to modify earlier theories.
So much information is available today that it is harder to focus research and disprove theories.
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
2 mins • 1 pt
Scientific theories are based on
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
2 mins • 1 pt
Scientific theories do not change once they have been written down.
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
2 mins • 1 pt
Which of these can change when new evidence is presented?
theory
law
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
2 mins • 1 pt
Which of these describes a natural phenomenon or relationship that always occurs under specific conditions
theory
law
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NGSS.MS-ESS2-4
NGSS.MS-PS2-4
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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
2 mins • 1 pt
Which of these can be represented mathematically and provide no explanation why a phenomenon occurs?
theory
law
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7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
2 mins • 1 pt
Scientists create both scientific theories and scientific laws as they make observations and conduct experiments about the natural world. Which of the following statements most accurately compares the difference between scientific theories and scientific laws
science laws are based on evidence while science theories are not
science theories involve only biology, while laws involve all types of science
science theories involve mathematical equations, while science laws are based on observations
science theories are ideas that explain natural events, while science laws predict what will happen in a natural event.
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