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WorksheetsCh. 1 Earth Science Review
Total questions: 21
Worksheet time: 11mins
Name
Class
Date
1.
A possible explanation for a set of observations or answer to a scientific question is a
a)
scientific law
b)
hypothesis
c)
manipulated variable
d)
scientific theory
2.
You are inferring when you
a)
make a forecast of what will happen in the future.
b)
develop an imaginative way to solve a problem
c)
explain or interpret the things you observe
d)
draw a conclusion about a hypothesis
3.
A well-tested explanation for a wide range of observations or experimental results is a
a)
scientific law
b)
responding variable
c)
manipulated variable
d)
scientific theory
4.
A factor that can change in an experiment is called a
a)
conclusion
b)
variable
c)
hypothesis
d)
theory
5.
In an experiment, the one variable that is purposely changed to test a hypothesis is called the
a)
controlled variable
b)
operational variable
c)
manipulated variable
d)
responding variable
6.
An oceanographer would be most likely to study the
a)
lithosphere
b)
atmosphere
c)
hydrosphere
d)
biosphere
7.
Over millions of years, mountains and other features on Earth's surface are worn away by
a)
destructive forces
b)
constructive forces
c)
solar forces
d)
planetary forces
8.
Scientists who study weather and climate are called
a)
geologists
b)
environmental scientists
c)
astronomers
d)
meteorologists
9.
A model that imitates something in the real world is called a
a)
variable
b)
data table
c)
simulation
d)
system
10.
How people change the world around them to meet their needs or to solve practical problems is called
a)
technology
b)
the design process
c)
feedback
d)
scientific inquiry
11.
________________ is the process through which scientists study the natural world and propose explanations based on the evidence they gather.
a)
Science
b)
The Scientific Inquiry
12.
An experiment in which only one variable is manipulated at one time is called a(n)_______________________
a)
Controlled Experiment
b)
Manipulated Experiment
13.
__________ is a way of learning about the natural world.
a)
Science
b)
Questioning
14.
A scientist who studies planets in the solar system other than Earth is a ________________.
a)
Astrologer
b)
Astronomer
15.
A(n) _______________ is a person trained to use both technology and scientific knowledge to solve practical problems.
a)
Botanist
b)
Engineer
16.
The factor that may change in response to the manipulate variable is called the controlled variable.
a)
True
b)
False
17.
The sharing of ideas and experimental findings with others through writing and speaking is called communication.
a)
True
b)
False
18.
A scientific theory is a statement of what scientists expect to happen every time under particular conditions.
a)
True
b)
False
19.
A technology is a group of parts that work together as a whole.
a)
True
b)
False
20.
For your safety, you should never carry out a field investigation alone.
a)
True
b)
False
21.
This is not a question...after reviewing your test, your next assignment is to do the essay questions on Google Classroom. Do your best! Remember: RESTATE the question in the answer, 5+ sentences in a paragraph, periods, and complete thoughts.
a)
You got it, Miss Smith!
b)
Miss Smith, you're awesome!
c)
I'm going to ace this test, Miss Smith!
d)
You're the best, Miss Smith!
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