Intro to Earth Science

Which of the following is NOT true when writing a hypothesis?

• It should restate the question

• It is an if/then statement

• It is a prediction

• It is testable

The process of obtaining information by using the senses is called a/an:

• Conclusion

• Inquiry

• Scientific Method

• Observation

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In an experiment, the factor that we measure is called the:

• Conclusion

• Independent Variable

• Dependent Variable

• Controlled Variable

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Which of the following choices is NOT part of the scientific method?

• Form a Hypothesis

• Ask a Question

• Draw Conclusions

• Create a Scientific Law

Which of the following is not an Earth Science event?

• Harvest moon (when the moon appears to be orange)

• Daylight savings time

• Dust storm

• Volcanic eruption

In the classroom during a visual inspection of a rock, a student recorded four statements about the rock. Which statement about the rock is an observation

• The rock formed near an ocean.

• The rock contains seashells.

• The rock cooled extremely slowly.

• The rock dates from the Cenozoic Era.

If an object is cut in half, the density of each piece will be:

• 1. Less than that of the original object.

• Greater than that of the original object.

• 1. Equal to the original object.

• Cannot determine without knowing the material of the object

What is the difference between weight and mass?

• Weight depends on density and mass depends on gravity

• Weight depends on gravity and mass depends on volume

• Mass depends on gravity and weight is constant

• Weight depends on gravity and mass is constant

1. In which phase (state) do most Earth materials have their greatest density?

• 1. Gaseous

• 1. Liquid

• 1. Solid

• 1. The density will remain the same so long as the material remains the same, even when the phase changes.

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1. Why are goggles worn in the laboratory setting?

• 1. as a fashion statement

• 1. to improve your vision

• 1. only if your don’t have glasses

• 2. any time chemicals, heat or glassware are used

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