Earth and Space Science Review Quiz

What is a key characteristic that distinguishes science from other ways of understanding the universe?

• Use of artistic interpretation

• Empirical standards and skeptical review

• Influence of personal beliefs

• Use of opinions

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Why can science not answer questions with absolute certainty?

• Data is always wrong

• Limitations of data and inherent uncertainty

• Scientists do not agree

• No observations can be made

How does society influence science?

• By funding only traditional ideas

• Through changing beliefs and technological advances

• By discouraging innovation

• By limiting creativity in research

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What is a fundamental way science progresses?

• Through untested assumptions

• Repeating investigations and publishing data

• Avoiding peer reviews

• Ignoring failed experiments

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What is the driving force of the solar system as a system?

• Magnetism

• Gravity from the Sun

• Earth's rotation

• Electromagnetic radiation

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Why are models never 100% accurate?

• Lack of imagination

• They simplify complex systems

• No data is available

• They focus on artistic representation

Which type of system exchanges energy but not matter with its surroundings?

• Closed system
• Isolated system
• Open system
• Thermal system

What is an example of an open system?

• Earth

• Solar system

• Ecosystem

• None of the above

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Which system approximates being isolated?

• Nitrogen cycle

• Solar system

• Digestive system

• Reef ecosystem

What is 15,000,000 in standard form?

• 1.5 x 10^6

• 1.5 x 10^7

• 1.5 x 10^8

• 1.5 x 10^5