EDW: 8th grade: Earth Science: HB: Chapter 2 Test: Intro to ES

A weather map is an example of ______?

• hypothesis

• manipulated variable

• model

• scientific theory

A possible explanation for a set of observations or answer to a scientific question is called a _______.

• hypothesis
• fact
• conclusion
• theory

A scientific _______ is a well tested explanation for a wide range of observations of experimental results.

• hypothesis
• law
• principle
• scientific theory

A statement that describes what scientists expect to happen every time under a particular set of conditions is a _______.

• hypothesis
• theory
• principle
• scientific law

A _______ force slowly wears away mountains and features on the surface of Earth.

• sedimentation
• constructive

• destructive

• volcanism

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-2

The part of the Earth system that includes Earth's solid, rocky, outer layer is the _______?

• lithosphere
• biosphere
• hydrosphere
• atmosphere

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NGSS.MS-ESS3-1

The ability to do work or cause change is ______?

• energy
• force
• mass
• power

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NGSS.MS-PS3-5

Which branch of Earth science includes the study of weather and _______?

• geology
• meteorology
• oceanography
• astronomy

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

NGSS.MS-ESS2-6

_______ study the effects of human activities on Earth's land, air, water, and living things.

• Oceanographers

• Meteorologists
• Environmental scientists

• Astronomers

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NGSS.MS-ESS3-3

NGSS.MS-ESS3-4

The most important lab safety rule is ________?

• Always follow your teacher's instructions and textbook directions exactly

• Always wear a lab apron

• Design and conduct your own experiments without asking you teacher

• Always use the lab equipment without checking for safety