Earth Science I Units A & 1

What is the first step in the scientific method?

• Testing the hypothesis

• Asking a question

• Analyzing data

• Drawing conclusions

Which of the following is an example of 'Developing and using models'?

• Making observations about a rock

• Drawing a map of a volcano

• Measuring the temperature of a substance

• Writing a hypothesis about an experiment

What is a hypothesis?

• A final conclusion

• An observation made during an experiment

• A possible explanation for a scientific question

• A fact proven by evidence

In the scientific method, what do you do after making observations?

• Write a report

• Develop a hypothesis

• Test the hypothesis

• Draw conclusions

What does the scientific practice 'Engaging in argument from evidence' mean?

• Discussing ideas with others based on scientific facts

• Designing experiments to test theories

• Collecting data for your experiment

• Creating a model of a volcano

Which of the following is an example of using 'Cause and Effect'?

• Studying how the temperature affects rock formation

• Measuring the weight of a mineral

• Describing the shape of a mountain

• Observing clouds in the sky

What is 'Analyzing and interpreting data' used for?

• Collecting new data

• Drawing graphs

• Understanding the meaning of collected data

• Writing hypotheses

Which science and engineering practice involves creating questions about the natural world?

• Defining problems

• Planning investigations

• Asking questions

• Using models

What does the crosscutting concept 'Patterns' mean?

• Explaining the reason behind events

• Observing trends and repeating events in nature

• Measuring the temperature of different objects

• Testing a hypothesis

Which is an example of the crosscutting concept 'Stability and Change'?

• Observing the effects of earthquakes over time

• Measuring the height of a mountain

• Drawing conclusions from an experiment

• Looking at the phases of the moon