Quiz about Scientific Research Chapter 1 Test

Question 1

What is the primary goal of scientific research?

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To understand the natural world

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To prove personal beliefs

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To make moral judgments

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To rely on faith and opinion

Question 2

Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of a scientific question?

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It relies on faith

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It must be testable

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It is based on evidence and logic

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It does not rely on opinion

Question 3

What is an example of a phenomenon that is not testable by science?

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Supernatural phenomena

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Earthquakes

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Greenhouse gas effects

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Tornadoes

Question 4

Why might scientific ideas change over time?

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Because of new evidence

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Due to personal opinions

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To align with moral judgments

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To maintain tradition

Question 5

What is the scientific method?

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A series of steps to investigate a question

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A way to gather opinions

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A method to memorize facts

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A process to write reports

Question 6

Why might the order of steps in the scientific method change?

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Because more questions arise from collected data

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To make it more interesting

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To fit a specific schedule

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To confuse the researcher

Question 7

What must be followed to come to verifiable conclusions in scientific inquiry?

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Logical, repeatable steps of the scientific method

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Personal opinions

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Random guesses

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Historical data

Question 8

What is the most important thing a scientist can do?

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Ask questions

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Conduct experiments

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Write reports

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Build models

Question 9

Which of the following is an example of a testable question in Earth science?

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How to reduce soil erosion on a farm?

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Do ghosts exist?

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Is there life after death?

Question 10

What is the first step a scientist takes to answer a question?

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Reading books and magazines

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Conducting experiments

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Writing a report

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Publishing findings

Question 11

What is a hypothesis in scientific research?

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B) A testable explanation for a question

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A) A random guess

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C) A proven fact

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D) An untestable theory

Question 12

When is observation used to collect data?

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B) When practical or ethical reasons prevent experiments

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A) When experiments are easy to perform

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C) When data is not needed

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D) When a hypothesis is not required

Question 13

What type of data is based on written descriptions from observations?

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C) Qualitative data

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A) Quantitative data

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B) Numerical data

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D) Experimental data

Question 14

What are the experimental controls in the farmer's experiment?

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Amount of water and fertilizer

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Type of plants

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Farming technique

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Plant growth measurement

Question 15

What is an example of a systematic error in an experiment?

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A scale measuring one-half ounce high

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A stopwatch stopping too soon

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A measurement made precisely

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A random error occurring

Question 16

What should scientists do if a result is inconsistent with other samples?

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Throw out the inconsistent data point

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Accept the result as it is

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Change the hypothesis

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Ignore the result

Question 17

What happens if a hypothesis is shown to be wrong in an experiment?

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The experiment still contributes to knowledge

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The experiment is considered a failure

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The hypothesis is automatically correct

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The data is discarded

Question 18

What is a scientific theory supported by?

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Many observations and no major inconsistencies.

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A single observation.

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A single experiment.

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Personal beliefs.

Question 19

What did Charles Darwin use to explain the origin of species on the Galapagos Islands?

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Finches

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Fossils

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Reptiles

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Mammals

Question 20

What is the value of a theory in science?

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It offers reliable explanations and makes accurate predictions.

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It proves ideas beyond a shadow of a doubt.

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It is never revised.

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It is based on personal opinions.

Question 21

Why do scientists use models to represent real systems?

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Models are easier to manipulate and adjust.

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Models are more complex than real systems.

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Models are identical to real systems.

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Models are harder to use than real systems.

Question 22

What is one limitation of using simpler models?

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They may not predict the behavior of the real system accurately.

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They are too complex to understand.

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They are more expensive to create.

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They require more data than real systems.

Question 23

Why are many models created on computers?

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Computers can handle and manipulate large amounts of data.

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Computers are less reliable than manual calculations.

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Computers are slower than manual methods.

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Computers are only used for simple models.

Question 24

What are physical models?

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They are physical representations that are typically smaller and simpler.

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They are digital representations of data.

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They are exact replicas of the real thing.

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They are theoretical models used in simulations.

Question 25

What is the Unisphere in Queens, New York, a model of?

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The Earth

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The Moon

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The Sun

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Mars

Question 26

What is a conceptual model used for?

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To tie together ideas and explain phenomena

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To create physical replicas

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To predict weather patterns

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To design buildings

Question 27

According to the text, what event is supported by data as a conceptual model for the Moon's formation?

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A Mars-sized planet hitting Earth

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A comet hitting the Earth

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An asteroid belt forming

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A solar flare impacting Earth

Question 28

What is a mathematical model?

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A set of equations that takes many factors into account

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A simple equation that predicts weather

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A diagram showing the Earth's layers

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A model of the solar system

Question 29

What can mathematical models be used to predict?

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The location and strength of a hurricane

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The color of the sky

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The taste of food

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The speed of light

Question 30

What is a key reason why climate models are complex and require supercomputers?

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They must consider multiple factors like temperature, ice density, and humidity.

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They need to account for only temperature changes.

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They are simple compared to Earth's climate.

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They only focus on a small region of Earth.

Question 31

Why is scientific discovery best when it involves a community of scientists?

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It ensures that many scientists support the hypothesis.

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It allows for faster experiments.

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It reduces the need for supercomputers.

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It focuses on individual achievements.

Question 32

What is the purpose of a peer review in the scientific publication process?

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To suggest changes and recommend or deny the paper for publication

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To ensure the paper is free of grammatical errors

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To increase the length of the paper

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To add more authors to the paper

Question 33

What do scientists do after a paper is published in a scientific journal?

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Replicate the results to prove their correctness

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Ignore the results

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Immediately accept the results as fact

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Publish the same paper again

Question 34

What is the role of a funding agency in scientific research?

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To pay for equipment, supplies, and salaries

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To conduct experiments

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To publish scientific papers

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To train scientists

Question 35

What must scientists do if there is an accident in the lab?

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Treat any injury or damage appropriately

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Ignore it

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Leave the lab immediately

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Call the media

Question 36

Which safety symbol represents a toxic substance?

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Skull and crossbones

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Hand and dripping liquid

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Flames

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Lightning bolt

Question 37

What should you do to prevent accidents in the science lab?

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Follow directions at all times

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Ignore safety guidelines

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Use any amount of materials you want

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Play around in the lab

Question 38

What should you do with long hair in a science lab?

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Tie it back

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Leave it loose

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Cut it short

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Dye it

Question 39

Which of the following should you use when instructed in a science lab?

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Gloves, goggles, or safety aprons

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Sunglasses

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Sandals

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Earplugs

Question 40

Why should you never eat or drink in the science lab?

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Dangerous substances could be on the table tops

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It is too noisy

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It is too cold

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It is too crowded

Question 41

What should you do if something unusual occurs in the lab?

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Alert the lab supervisor

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Ignore it

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Leave the lab immediately

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Try to fix it yourself

Question 42

What is important to know how to use in a science lab for safety?

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An eye wash station, fire blanket, fire extinguisher, or first aid kit

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A microscope

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A calculator

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A computer

Question 43

Why is it important to bring sufficient food and water when working outside?

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To avoid dehydration

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To share with others

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To have a picnic

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To feed animals

Question 44

What should you do before going on a field trip outside?

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Tell others where you are going and when you will return

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Leave without telling anyone

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Take a nap

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Watch a movie

Question 45

What is a good precaution to take regarding maps when working outside?

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Take a map with you and leave a copy with someone at home

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Leave the map at home

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Only use digital maps

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Ignore maps completely

Question 46

What is a scientific theory?

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A hypothesis that has been repeatedly tested and not proven false

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A guess about scientific phenomena

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A mathematical model of a concept

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A proven fact

Question 47

What is the main focus of geology as a branch of Earth science?

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The study of the solid Earth

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The study of the atmosphere

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The study of the oceans

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The study of the universe

Question 48

Which branch of Earth science deals with the atmosphere?

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Meteorology

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Geology

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Oceanography

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Astronomy

Question 49

What does oceanography study as a branch of Earth science?

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The oceans

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The solid Earth

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The atmosphere

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The universe

Question 50

How is astronomy related to Earth science?

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It examines the solar system and universe

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It examines the solid Earth

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It deals with the atmosphere

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It studies the oceans

Question 51

What is the primary goal of Earth scientists?

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To understand the beautiful sphere on which we live

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To study only the land

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To focus solely on the atmosphere

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To ignore the universe

Question 52

Why do most Earth scientists specialize in studying one aspect of the planet?

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Because Earth is a very large, complex system

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Because Earth is a small and simple system

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Because Earth has only one branch of science

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Because Earth is mostly unexplored

Question 53

What might geologists consider when studying the Earth?

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The creation and destruction of natural materials

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The composition of the atmosphere

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The behavior of ocean currents

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The migration patterns of birds

Question 54

What do mineralogists study?

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The composition and structure of minerals

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The geology of other planets

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Earthquakes and geologic processes

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Fossils

Question 55

Which branch of science involves the study of earthquakes?

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Seismology

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Mineralogy

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Planetary geology

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Paleontology

Question 56

What percentage of the Earth's surface is covered by the ocean?

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70%

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50%

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60%

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80%

Question 57

What do physical oceanographers study?

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Movements of ocean water

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The composition of minerals

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The geology of the Moon

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Fossils

Question 58

The scientist tested his _______ by performing repeated _______.

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hypothesis - experiments

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hypothesis- data

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facts - experiments

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facts - observations

Question 59

The scientist gathered all of the _______ before making a _______.

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data - conclusion

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particles - concept

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data - guess

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concepts - guess

Question 60

Before presenting her findings, Nora gathered all of the _______ to make a _______.

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data - conclusion

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particles - concept

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data - guess

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concepts - guess

Question 61

In a quest to uncover the mysteries of the universe, young scientist Aiden tested his _______ by performing repeated _______.

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hypothesis - experiments

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hypothesis - data

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facts - experiments

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facts - observations

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