GEOL 1301 Test 1 Review 24-25

Reorder the following parts of the scientific method from beginning to end

• observation

• hypothesis

• evidence

• experimentation

• theory

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NGSS.MS-LS1-5

What is the scientific method?

• A step-by-step procedure used to prove scientific theories.

• A systematic process of inquiry involving observation, hypothesis formation, experimentation, and analysis to understand natural phenomena.

• A method used only by scientists in laboratories to conduct experiments.

• A set of rigid rules that must always be followed in a specific order to arrive at accurate scientific conclusions.

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NGSS.MS-ETS1-3

NGSS.MS-ETS1-4

Which of the following is a key component of the scientific method?

• Formulating a hypothesis

• Ignoring contradictory evidence

• Relying solely on intuition

• Skipping the analysis phase

What is the purpose of conducting experiments in the scientific method?

• To prove a hypothesis correct without any doubt

• To gather data and test the validity of a hypothesis

• To avoid making any observations

• To ensure that the hypothesis is always accepted

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NGSS.MS-LS1-5

NGSS.MS-PS2-2

What is topography?

• The study of atmospheric conditions and weather patterns over an extended period.

• The measurement of distances between celestial objects like planets, stars, and galaxies.

• The arrangement of physical features of a specific area, including elevations, depressions, and bodies of water.

• The study of the distribution of plant and animal species across different regions.

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-2

List the steps of the scientific method

d

e

f

c

b

a

Ask a question

Analyze results

Form a hypothesis

Conduct experiment

Communicate results

Draw conclusions

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NGSS.HS-PS1-3

NGSS.HS-PS3-4

What does topography primarily focus on?

• The analysis of geological layers and rock formations in the Earth's crust.

• The description of the natural and artificial features of a landscape, including hills, valleys, rivers, and man-made structures.

• The classification of ecosystems and habitats found in different climates and environments.

• The study of the movement of tectonic plates and their influence on seismic activity.

Which tool is commonly used to measure the elevation of a landscape in topography?

• Barometer

• Altimeter

• Thermometer

• Hygrometer

What is a contour line in topography?

• A line on a map that connects points of equal elevation

• A line that indicates the boundary between two different ecosystems

• A line that shows the direction of river flow

• A line that marks the division between two countries

Which of the following features is NOT typically included in a topographic map?

• Elevation

• Vegetation types

• Rivers and lakes

• Man-made structures