Worksheetsflashcards quiz 1
Total questions: 20
Worksheet time: 40mins
what is scientific inquiry?
rule that describes a pattern in nature
a possible explanation for an observation that can be tested by scientific investigation
a process that uses a set of skills to answer questions or to test ideas about the natural world
explanation of things or events that is based on knowledge, gained from many observations and investigations
what is scientific law?
rule that describes a pattern in nature
a process that uses a set of skills to answer questions or to test ideas about the natural world
a possible explanation for an observation that can be tested by scientific investigation
all of the above
what is scientific theory?
a statement of what will happen next in or a sequence of events
rule that describes a pattern in nature
compass
explanation of things or events that is based on knowledge, gained from many observations and investigations
what is hypothesis?
tool used to measure the speed, and force of wind
a possible explanation for an observation that can be tested by a scientific investigation
intensity of light
scientific inquiry
what is prediction?
a statement of what will happen next in a sequence of events
diverse ways in which scientists study the natural world
device that rotates to show direction of wind
none of the above
what is the International System of Units? (SI)
enable people to see far away objects more clearly
streak plate
how minerals are formed
the international accepted system for measurement
What are some of the earths science branches?
geology
energy
space
oceanography
What are some of the earth science branches?
meteorology
astronomy
earth science
environmental science
what are the big ideas used to guide earth scientists?
structure of earth's systems
earth's history
matter and energy
earth in the solar system
what are the forces used to change earth's surfaces?
constructive forces
energy
water
destructive forces
what is a mineral?
naturaling occurring, inorganic solid that has a crystal structure and a definite chemical composition
a special property
geode
little rock
What are the 5 characteristics of minerals?
must be formed by processes that occur in the natural world
must be inorganic
a solid with definite shape, and definite volume
has a definite chemical composition or range of compositions
particles that make it line up in a repeating pattern which form a crystal
how do minerals form?
crystallization of magma and lava
crystallization of materials dissolved in water
from layers of rock
magma cooling deep beneath the surface
what is a geode?
gemstone
metal
granite
rounded, hallow rock that is often lined with mineral crystals
what is crystallization?
when liquids cool to a solid state
process by which atoms are arranged to form a material with a crystal structure
when gemstones are cut and polished
deposits being removed from the ground
what are the 3 major rock groups?
igneous
gypsum
metamorphic
sedimentary
how do you classify rocks?
texture
geologists classify rocks into 3 major rock groups based on how they form
color
grain pattern
how are igneous rocks formed?
formed from erosion
formed from sediments
compaction
formed on or beneath earth's surface
how are sedimentary rocks formed?
formed from small, solid pieces of materials that come from rocks or remains of living things
formed from magma
formed on or beneaths earth surface
composition
how are metamorphic rocks formed?
magma
heat, and pressure deep beneath earth's surface
erosion
melting
