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WorksheetsINTRO TO EARTH SCIENCE
Total questions: 16
Worksheet time: 9mins
Name
Class
Date
1.
A weather map is an example of a ______.
a)
hypothesis
b)
manipulated variable
c)
model
d)
scientific theory
2.
A possible explanation for a set of observations or answer to a scientific question is called a ______.
a)
prediction
b)
hypothesis
c)
theory
3.
A scientific ______ is a well-tested explanation for a wide range of observations or experimental results.
a)
inquiry
b)
hypothesis
c)
theory
d)
law
4.
A statement that describes what scientists expect to happen every time under a particular set of conditions is a ______.
a)
scientific inquiry
b)
scientific hypothesis
c)
scientific theory
d)
scientific law
5.
A ______ force slowly wears a way mountains and other features on the surface of Earth.
a)
constructive
b)
destructive
c)
magnetic
d)
unnatural
6.
The part of the Earth system that includes Earth’s solid, rocky, outer layer is the ______.
a)
hydrosphere
b)
atmosphere
c)
biosphere
d)
lithosphere
7.
The ability to do work or cause change is ______.
a)
energy
b)
data
c)
science
d)
technology
8.
Which branch of Earth science includes the study of the stars?
a)
astronomy
b)
oceanography
c)
meteorology
d)
geology
9.
______ study the effects of human activities on Earth’s land, air, water, and living things.
a)
Astronomers
b)
Environmental scientists
c)
Meteorologists
d)
Oceanographers
10.
The most important lab safety rule is ______.
a)
always wear a lab apron
b)
always wear safety goggles
c)
design and conduct your own experiments without asking your teacher
d)
always follow your teacher’s instructions and textbook directions exactly
11.
A scientific law is based on repeated ______________________________ made over long periods of time.
a)
observations
b)
experiments
c)
theory
d)
trials
12.
A knowledge of _________________________ science is essential in many different careers, such as those of geologists, meteorologists, astronomers, or oceanographers.
a)
Physical
b)
Biological
c)
Earth
13.
Earth scientists often use _______________________________to represent complex objects or processes.
a)
maps
b)
models
14.
To test a hypothesis, a scientist designs an ___________________________________.
a)
experiment
b)
plan
15.
Which science lab item is used to measure the volume of an unknown liquid?
a)
graduated cylinder
b)
triple-beam balance
c)
clear test tube
d)
thermometer
16.
An object is 542 cm long. How many meters long is the object?
a)
542 m
b)
54.2 m
c)
5.42 m
d)
0.542 m
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