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Worksheets(CK-12) Ch. 1: Scientific Method/Earth Science - Test Review
Total questions: 34
Worksheet time: 20mins
The study of weather patterns, clouds, and natural events in Earth’s atmosphere is known as...
...astronomy.
...meteorology.
...oceanography.
...geology.
The study of the solid Earth is known as...
...astronomy.
...meteorology.
...oceanography.
...geology.
The study of Earth's oceans is known as...
...astronomy.
...meteorology.
...oceanography.
...geology.
The study of planets, space, and objects in the physical universe is known as...
...astronomy.
...meteorology.
...oceanography.
...geology.
All of the different factors that are constant in an experiment are called...
...independent variables.
...dependent variables.
...controlled variables.
...theories.
The outcome that is measured at the end of an experiment is called...
...the independent variable.
...the dependent variable.
...the controlled variable.
...the scientific method.
The set of steps that help us to answer questions is called...
...the independent variables.
...the scientific theories.
...the controlled variables.
...the scientific method.
The one variable that is changed in an experiment is called...
...the independent variable.
...the scientific theory.
...the controlled variable.
...the dependent variable.
A reasonable explanation or answer is known as...
...a hypothesis.
...a theory.
...an independent variable.
...a dependent variable.
A hypothesis that is repeatedly shown to be true is known as...
...an experiment.
...a theory.
...an independent variable.
...a dependent variable.
Steps of the scientific method include all of the following except…
...asking a question.
...constructing a hypothesis.
...doing background research.
...proving a theory.
A geologist would most likely investigate how…
...tornadoes occur.
...mountains form.
...people cause pollution.
...stars go through their life cycles.
Due to rising global temperatures, Earth’s polar ice caps have been melting, leading to…
...rising sea levels.
...several wars throughout Europe.
...increased poverty in several countries.
...none of the above.
The data collected in an experiment should always be…
...labeled.
...reported.
...recorded.
...all of the above.
An engineer runs an experiment where he tests 3 buildings, all made of different materials, to see how well they resist earthquake damage. In this experiment, what is the “dependent variable” that the engineer is looking at?
The materials the buildings are made of.
The soil the buildings are sitting on.
The amount of damage each building receives.
The size of the earthquake.
A meteorologist would likely study how…
...often tornadoes occur in certain parts of the world.
...meteors get through Earth's atmosphere.
...volcanoes erupt occasionally.
...new crust forms at the ocean floor.
A hypothesis may be right or wrong, but either way, it must be...
...complicated.
...testable.
...simple.
...at least 100 words.
Sometimes, mistakes are made when we test a hypothesis. For example, equipment may break down, or the experimenter may take inaccurate data. We call this...
...experimental error.
...the scientific method.
...peer review.
...setup mistakes.
The _______________________ is a thin layer of gas that surrounds the Earth.
crust
atmosphere
exosphere
variable
The process of _______________ _______________ is when professional scientists examine articles and journals that other scientists write, to see whether those articles provide solid, factual data and observations.
experimental error
peer review
forming conclusions
running experiments
Using the Internet or visiting the library for information is part of...
...running an experiment.
...doing research.
...constructing a hypothesis.
...looking at your data.
By burning large amounts of fossil fuels, humans are putting a lot of extra ________________ ________________ into the atmosphere, leading to rising global temperatures.
carbon dioxide
carbon monoxide
oxygen sulfate
sulfur hydroxide
The scientific method starts with...
...running an experiment.
...asking a question.
...looking at your data.
...constructing a hypothesis.
After asking a question, an experimenter should...
...form a conclusion.
...run an experiment.
...do some research.
...construct a hypothesis.
After doing some research, an experimenter should...
...form a conclusion.
...run an experiment.
...construct a hypothesis.
...look at their data.
After constructing a hypothesis, an experimenter should...
...ask a question.
...do some research.
...run an experiment.
...form a conclusion.
After running an experiment, the experimenter should...
...construct a hypothesis.
...form a conclusion.
...look at their data.
...do some research.
At the end of an experiment, an experimenter should...
...form a conclusion.
...look at their data.
...construct a hypothesis.
...do some research.
Roughly 70% of Earth is covered in water.
TRUE
FALSE
A meteorologist would study how the different elements in Earth’s crust interact with each other.
TRUE
FALSE
The scientific method begins with doing research.
TRUE
FALSE
Astronomers study many objects in the universe, such as black holes, asteroids, comets, and nebulae.
TRUE
FALSE
A hypothesis is only useful if it ends up being correct.
TRUE
FALSE
An oceanographer would study how human activity is changing the characteristics of Earth’s bodies of water.
TRUE
FALSE
