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WorksheetsIntro to Earth Science Review Questions – Multiple Choice
Total questions: 53
Worksheet time: 30mins
What is Earth Science the study of?
The Earth and its place in the universe
The planets and stars
Living organisms and weather
Oceans and rivers only
Which branch of Earth Science studies the atmosphere?
Meteorology
Geology
Astronomy
Oceanography
What sphere includes all life on Earth?
Biosphere
Geosphere
Atmosphere
Hydrosphere
What does the atmosphere consist of?
The gaseous envelope surrounding Earth
The water and land masses on Earth
Only oxygen and nitrogen
Only clouds and wind
Which branch studies space and celestial bodies?
Astronomy
Oceanography
Meteorology
Geology
What is a scientific hypothesis?
A possible explanation based on observations
A proven fact
An untested question
A law of nature
Which sphere contains Earth's solid rocks, mountains, and landforms?
Geosphere
Biosphere
Atmosphere
Hydrosphere
What sphere includes all of Earth's water?
Hydrosphere
Geosphere
Atmosphere
Biosphere
What sphere provides the air we breathe?
Atmosphere
Biosphere
Hydrosphere
Geosphere
Which sphere includes all living things?
Biosphere
Geosphere
Atmosphere
Hydrosphere
Clouds, rain, and rivers belong to which Earth system?
Hydrosphere
Atmosphere
Geosphere
Biosphere
Trees, animals, and humans are part of which sphere?
Biosphere
Atmosphere
Hydrosphere
Geosphere
Earth's crust, mantle, and core are part of what system?
Geosphere
Hydrosphere
Biosphere
Atmosphere
Which Earth system interacts with all the others?
Biosphere
Atmosphere
Geosphere
Hydrosphere
Which branch of Earth Science studies Earth's physical structure and processes?
(a)
Which branch focuses on oceans and marine life?
Oceanography
Meteorology
Geology
Astronomy
Which branch of Earth Science studies weather and climate?
Meteorology
Geology
Astronomy
Oceanography
Which branch investigates stars, planets, and galaxies?
Astronomy
Meteorology
Geology
Oceanography
A hurricane would be studied under which branch of Earth Science?
Meteorology
Astronomy
Geology
Oceanography
An earthquake would mainly be studied under which branch?
Geology
Oceanography
Meteorology
Astronomy
The Gulf Stream current would be studied in which branch?
Oceanography
Meteorology
Geology
Astronomy
The study of black holes belongs to which branch of Earth Science?
Astronomy
Oceanography
What system do volcanoes and mountains belong to?
Geosphere
Hydrosphere
Biosphere
Atmosphere
What is the independent variable in an experiment?
The factor the experimenter changes
The factor that is measured
The variable that is kept constant
The result of the experiment
What is the dependent variable in an experiment?
The factor that is measured
The factor the experimenter changes
The constant variable
The control group
What are constants in an experiment?
Factors kept the same in all groups
The factor that changes
The factor being measured
The results of the experiment
What is the purpose of the control group?
To compare against experimental results
To eliminate all variables
To test more variables
To change the outcome
Why are multiple trials important?
To increase reliability of results
To confuse the results
To repeat the same answer
To shorten the experiment
What should scientists do after analyzing results?
Communicate the findings
Discard the experiment
Formulate a new hypothesis
Skip to conclusions
A scientist tests if plants grow faster when given fertilizer. What is the independent variable?
The fertilizer
The factor the experimenter changes
The constant variable
The control group
In the same experiment, what is the dependent variable?
A) Plant height
B) The factor the experimenter changes
C) The constant variable
D) The control group
A student tests whether cold or warm water dissolves sugar faster. What is the independent variable?
Water temperature
The factor the experimenter changes
The constant variable
The control group
What is the dependent variable in this sugar dissolving experiment?
Time it takes sugar to dissolve
The factor the experimenter changes
The constant variable
The control group
A teacher tests different brands of paper towels for absorbency. What is the independent variable?
Brand of paper towel
The factor the experimenter changes
The constant variable
The control group
What is the dependent variable in the paper towel experiment?
Amount of water absorbed
The factor the experimenter changes
The constant variable
The control group
In a plant growth experiment, what would be a constant?
Amount of water given daily
Type of fertilizer
Plant height
Growth results
In a medicine trial, what is the purpose of the control group?
To compare against the group receiving medicine
To eliminate all variables
To test more variables
To change the outcome
If a scientist runs the experiment many times, why is this helpful?
Increases reliability of results
Creates confusion
Makes the experiment shorter
Proves the hypothesis is always right
Why should you never eat or drink in the lab?
To prevent contamination and accidents
To stay focused on work
Because it is against the rules
To avoid wasting supplies
Why should safety goggles be worn?
To protect your eyes from chemicals and debris
To look professional
To follow instructions only
To block sunlight
What should you do if glassware breaks?
Tell the teacher immediately
Pick it up with your hands
Ignore it
Cover it with paper towels
Why is it important to tie back long hair in the lab?
To prevent it from catching fire or chemicals
To stay comfortable
To avoid blocking vision
To follow dress code
What should you do before starting an experiment?
Read all directions carefully
Ask your friend what to do
Guess the steps
Start mixing materials right away
If a chemical gets on your skin, you should:
immediately rinse the area with plenty of water
wait to see if irritation develops
cover it with a bandage and ignore it
apply lotion to soothe the skin
A) Rinse immediately with water and tell the teacher B) Ignore it and keep working C) Wipe it with a paper towel D) Wait until class ends
Rinse immediately with water and tell the teacher
Ignore it and keep working
Wipe it with a paper towel
Wait until class ends
You should always wear goggles when heating chemicals.
TRUE
FALSE
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nan
True or False: It is okay to eat snacks in the lab if your experiment is finished.
FALSE
TRUE
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nan
You should report all accidents to the teacher immediately.
TRUE
FALSE
nan
nan
True or False: Broken glass can be picked up by hand if careful.
FALSE
TRUE
nan
nan
True or False: Long hair and loose clothing should be secured during experiments.
TRUE
FALSE
nan
nan
True or False: Lab safety rules are optional if you know what you are doing.
FALSE
TRUE
nan
nan
True or False: Always waft to smell a chemical instead of putting your nose directly over it.
TRUE
FALSE
What does PPE stand for?
Personal Protective Equipment
Protective Property Equipment
Personal Protective Eyewear
Pants, Property, and Earrings
