Earth Scientist Quiz

A(n) ______ is a person who studies Earth and all the different systems interacting in and around it.

• Engineer

• Life Scientist

• Earth Scientist

• Physical Scientist

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NGSS.5-ESS2-1

There is only one type of Earth Scientist

• True

• False

A ______is a type of earth scientist who looks at the rocks, soil, and layers of the planet.

• Meteorologist

• Geologist

• Petrologist

• Climatologists

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NGSS.4-ESS1-1

Geologists help us understand the history of Earth by making sense of its composition and how the ______ has changed over time.

• Water

• Surface

• Sky

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NGSS.4-ESS1-1

NGSS.5-ESS2-1

A ________ focuses on igneous rocks and volcanic eruptions.

• Meteorologists

• Geologist

• Climatologists

• Petrologist

_______ are earth scientists who study the weather.

• Meteorologist

• Geologist

• Petrologist

• Climatologists

Meteorologists track weather patterns, report forecasts, and investigate effective ways to ______ and recover from severe weather.

• Predict

• Imagine

• Draw

• Solve

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NGSS.3-ESS3-1

NGSS.4-ESS3-2

Meteorologists work with ______ to track changing climate patterns, including global warming phenomena.

• Meteorologist

• Geologist

• Petrologist

• Climatologists

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NGSS.3-ESS2-2

One way to get started is becoming a _____. Kids and adults can work with scientists and organizations like NASA to collect information and help better understand phenomena happening all around us every day.

• Doctor

• Gamer

• Citizen Scientist

• Dog Walker

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NGSS.5-ESS3-1

In order to become an earth scientist, you must have a passion for the earth sciences and commit to studying and understanding the science comprehensively.

• True

• Flase