Earth and Environmental Science Quiz

What does Earth and Environmental Science study?

• The behavior of animals in the wild

• The Earth's systems and human impact on them

• The history of human civilizations

• The design of new technologies

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Which of the following is NOT one of the four spheres of Earth?

• Atmosphere

• Hydrosphere

• Biosphere

• Technosphere

What is the main focus of geology?

• The study of celestial objects like stars and planets

• The study of Earth's solid materials and processes

• The study of ocean currents and marine life

• The study of weather patterns and the atmosphere

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Which branch of Earth Science studies the oceans?

• Meteorology

• Oceanography

• Geology

• Astronomy

What do meteorologists primarily study?

• Rocks and minerals

• The Earth's weather and atmospheric patterns

• The movement of tectonic plates

• Marine ecosystems

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Why is Earth and Environmental Science important?

• It helps us learn about ancient history

• It ensures the Earth's natural resources are used wisely

• It teaches us how to build rockets

• It helps us memorize the names of scientists

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What is the first step of the scientific method?

What do scientists do during the hypothesis stage of the scientific method?

• Record experimental data

• Propose a possible explanation for their observation

• Publish their findings

• Observe and ask questions

What is the purpose of experimentation in the scientific method?

• To guess the outcome of an event

• To test whether a hypothesis is correct

• To summarize existing knowledge

• To teach others about science

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Which of the following best describes the scientific method?

• A strict set of rules for solving math problems

• A step-by-step process to investigate questions and find answers

• A series of experiments done randomly

• A method to memorize scientific facts

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