Chapter 1 Review

What is the study of Earth and its place in the universe called?

• Astronomy

• Earth Science

• Environmental Science

• Hydrology

Answer explanation

The study of Earth and its place in the universe is called Earth Science, making it the correct choice among the options provided.

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Which of the following branches is NOT included in Earth science?

• Geology

• Hydrology

• Atmospheric Science

• Biology

Answer explanation

Biology is NOT included in Earth science, as it is a separate branch of science focusing on living organisms.

What involves identifying patterns and correlations and investigating possible causes following a set of eight practices?

• Scientific laws

• Scientific inquiry

• Engineering design

• Scientific theories

Answer explanation

Scientific inquiry involves identifying patterns and correlations, investigating possible causes, and following a set of eight practices.

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What are descriptions of phenomena that are universally accepted as true under given conditions?

• Scientific theories

• Scientific laws

• Engineering practices

• Crosscutting concepts

Answer explanation

Descriptions of phenomena universally accepted as true under given conditions are known as scientific laws.

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What provides a framework for understanding a wide range of phenomena based on a large body of evidence?

• Scientific laws

• Scientific inquiry

• Scientific theories

• Engineering design

Answer explanation

Scientific theories provide a framework for understanding a wide range of phenomena based on a large body of evidence.

What applies scientific knowledge, mathematics, and human innovation to develop solutions to problems?

• Scientific inquiry

• Engineering

• Crosscutting concepts

• Scientific theories

Answer explanation

Engineering applies scientific knowledge, mathematics, and human innovation to develop solutions to problems.

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Which of the following is NOT one of the seven crosscutting concepts?

• Patterns

• Cause and effect

• Energy and matter

• Scientific laws

Answer explanation

The correct choice is 'Scientific laws' because it is NOT one of the seven crosscutting concepts.

What is the primary purpose of scientific theories?

• To provide entertainment

• To understand a wide range of phenomena based on evidence

• To create new technologies

• To make maps

Answer explanation

The primary purpose of scientific theories is to understand a wide range of phenomena based on evidence, not for entertainment, creating new technologies, or making maps.

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What does the engineering design process focus on?

• Creating art

• Developing solutions to problems within a set of constraints

• Writing scientific papers

• Teaching mathematics

Answer explanation

The engineering design process focuses on developing solutions to problems within a set of constraints, not on creating art, writing scientific papers, or teaching mathematics.

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Which of the following is NOT one of the seven crosscutting concepts in science and engineering?

• Patterns

• Cause and effect

• Energy and matter

• Artistic expression

Answer explanation

The correct choice is 'Artistic expression' because it is NOT one of the seven crosscutting concepts in science and engineering.

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