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WorksheetsEarth Science- Chapter 1
Total questions: 34
Worksheet time: 17mins
Name
Class
Date
1.
There are five major areas of specialization within Earth Science.
a)
True
b)
False
2.
The branch of Earth science that studies the blanket of air surrounding Earth is called...
a)
Paleontology
b)
Meteorology
c)
Astronomy
d)
Environmental Science
3.
A ___________ is a suggested explanation for a set of observations.
a)
independent variable
b)
experiment
c)
hypothesis
d)
control
4.
All of the following are standard components of the experimental process EXCEPT
a)
models
b)
controls
c)
opinions
d)
variables
5.
Sally is measuring the mass of an apple. Which SI unit of measure would she use?
a)
gram
b)
kilogram
c)
meter
d)
liter
6.
The study of objects beyond the Earth's atmosphere is...
a)
astrology
b)
geology
c)
paleontology
d)
astronomy
7.
1,000,000 expressed in scientific notation is
a)
1.0 x 106
b)
1.0 x 105
c)
1.0 x 102
d)
1.0 x 107
8.
0.000654 expressed in scientific notation is
a)
0.654 x 103
b)
6.54 x 10-4
c)
6.54 x 104
d)
0.654 x 10-3
9.
The variable in an experiment that is manipulated, or changed, is called the...
a)
dependent
b)
control
c)
independent
d)
constant
10.
The correct SI unit for weight is...
a)
kilograms
b)
liters
c)
newtons
d)
grams per milliliter
11.
The correct SI unit for temperature is...
a)
Seconds
b)
Fahrenheit
c)
Celsius
d)
Kelvin
12.
The Earth's core can be described as the rigid outer layer of the Earth.
a)
True
b)
False
13.
The hydrosphere is the Earth system that describes
a)
the area from the surface of the Earth down to its center
b)
All the water on Earth
c)
the blanket of gases that surrounds our planet
d)
all organisms on Earth and the environments in which they live
14.
The biosphere is the Earth system that describes
a)
the area from the surface of the Earth down to its center
b)
All the water on Earth
c)
the blanket of gases that surrounds our planet
d)
all organisms on Earth and the environments in which they live
15.
The geosphere is the Earth system that describes
a)
the area from the surface of the Earth down to its center
b)
All the water on Earth
c)
the blanket of gases that surrounds our planet
d)
all organisms on Earth and the environments in which they live
16.
The atmosphere is the Earth system that describes
a)
the area from the surface of the Earth down to its center
b)
All the water on Earth
c)
the blanket of gases that surrounds our planet
d)
all organisms on Earth and the environments in which they live
17.
The study of the interactions of organisms and their environments is called
a)
geology
b)
meteorology
c)
environmental science
d)
oceanography
18.
The study of forces and processes that cause the atmosphere to change and produce weather is called
a)
geology
b)
meteorology
c)
environmental science
d)
astronomy
19.
The region of permanently frozen water on Earth is called
a)
hydrosphere
b)
cryosphere
c)
atmosphere
d)
biosphere
20.
A testable explanation of a situation that can be supported or disproved by careful procedures is a
a)
conclusion
b)
control
c)
experimental group
d)
hypothesis
21.
A factor that is affected by changes in the independent variable is the
a)
dependent variable
b)
independent variable
c)
control
d)
ham sandwich
22.
The correct SI unit for measuring length is
a)
meter
b)
inches
c)
pinky finger
d)
gram
23.
The correct SI unit for volume is
a)
centimeters cubed (cm3) or milliliters (mL)
b)
kelvin
c)
gram
d)
square meter
24.
The amount of matter in an object is called
a)
weight
b)
area
c)
mass
d)
temperature
25.
The measure of the gravitational force on an object is called
a)
buoyancy
b)
mass
c)
area
d)
weight
26.
The measure of the amount of matter that occupies a given space is called
a)
volume
b)
density
c)
area
d)
weight
27.
The amount of space occupied by an object is the object's
a)
volume
b)
mass
c)
surface
d)
area
28.
The amount of surface included within a set of boundaries (expressed in square units of length) is called
a)
density
b)
volume
c)
weight
d)
area
29.
Scientists use which of the following to show relationships in among their data?
a)
bar graphs
b)
line graphs
c)
circle graphs
d)
all of the above
30.
Which is true of all scientific models?
a)
They never change
b)
They must be true for at least 10 years
c)
They will be modified with new observations and data
d)
They are generally the work of one scientist
31.
An idea picture, a system, or a mathematical expression that represents the concept being explained is called a
a)
scientific theory
b)
scientific law
c)
scientific problem
d)
scientific model
32.
An explanation based on many observations during repeated investigations is called a
a)
scientific model
b)
scientific law
c)
scientific theory
d)
scientific experiment
33.
A principle that describes the behavior of a natural phenomenon is a
a)
scientific law
b)
scientific model
c)
scientific error
d)
scientific theory
34.
Scientists use a form of shorthand called _____________ to express very large or very small numbers.
a)
line graph
b)
scientific notation
c)
metric system
d)
pidgin
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