Chapter NOS: Lesson 1

What does Earth Science primarily study?

• The study of living organisms.

• The study of physical phenomena.

• The study of Earth's physical structure and substance.

• The study of social behavior.

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Which of the following is an example of a topic studied in Physical Science?

• DNA structure

• Natural disasters

• Airplane dynamics

• Social behavior

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What is the step in scientific inquiry where you make an educated guess about the outcome?

• Communicate Results

• Hypothesize and Predict

• Draw Conclusions

• Test Hypotheses and Analyze Results

What is the final step in the scientific inquiry process and why is it important?

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What is the process of using your senses to gather information called?

• Inference

• Hypothesis

• Observation

• Conclusion

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Which term refers to a conclusion drawn from prior knowledge and observations?

• Observation

• Hypothesis

• Inference

• Experiment

What is a prediction?

• A) A possible explanation that can be tested

• B) A random guess

• C) A statement of what will happen next in a sequence of events

• D) A proven fact

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Match the following steps with their descriptions:

• Creating a physical or conceptual representation

• Make a model

• Interpreting the data to draw conclusions

• Record data

• Planning the procedure to test a hypothesis

• Design an experiment

• Collecting observations and measurements

• Analyze results

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Can be changed/ edited if new information becomes available.

• Hypothesis

• Theory

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Match the following terms with their definitions:

• An educated guess based on observations

• Theory

• A statement that makes something clear

• Hypothesis

• A statement based on repeated experimental observations

• Explanation

• A well-substantiated explanation of some aspect of the natural world

• Law