Scientific Method
Experimental Design
Latitude/Longitude
Topographic Maps
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100
Usually, the first step in solving a scientific problem is to a. Perform an experiment b. Identify the problem c. Form a hypothesis d. Create a graph e. Test a variable
Identify the problem
100
Why is it important to conduct scientific tests more than one time?
To check their results and eliminate error
100
The science of map making is called – a. Ecology b. Botany c. Mapology d. Cartography
Cartography
100
What three types of maps/images depict 3D images? a. Geologic maps, topographic maps, and aerial photography b. Topographic maps, aerial photography, and satellite images c. Weather maps, aerial photography, and satellite images d. Star charts, weather maps, and geologic maps
Geologic maps, topographic maps, and aerial photography
100
Metamorphic rocks with a layered or banded look are called — a) foliated b) unfoliated c) striated d) evaporated
a. foliated
200
A hypothesis that has been accepted by scientists after it has been subjected to proper testing (YEARS of TESTING) and validation is said to be a. A theory b. A fact c. A law d. A controlled variable e. A constant
A law
200
In an experiment, the factor that we measure is called the A) independent variable B) controlled variable C) dependent variable D) conclusion
C) dependent variable
200
Another name for lines of latitude is – a. Meridian b. Parallel c. Perpendicular d. Rectangle
Parallel
200
True or False: Depression contour lines show lines where an area of land is losing elevation. a. True b. False
True
200
A sample of soil was mixed with water and then allowed to settle for 24 hours. The jar serves as a model for what process? a) Evaporation of water from a muddy pond b) Formation of soil from parent material c) Deposition of sediment in a lake bed d) Erosion of rock particles by water
c. Deposition of sediment in a lake bed
300
What is the correct order of the steps in the scientific method. A) Make a hypothesis, test the hypothesis, analyze the results, ask a question, draw conclusions, communicate results. B) Ask questions, make a hypothesis, test the hypothesis, analyze results, draw conclusions, communicate results. C) Ask a question, analyze results, make a hypothesis, test the hypothesis, draw conclusions, communicate results. D) Ask a question, make a hypothesis, test hypothesis, draw conclusions, analyze results, communicate results.
B) Ask questions, make a hypothesis, test the hypothesis, analyze results, draw conclusions, communicate results.
300
In an experiment, the one variable that is changed is called the A) controlled variable B) independent variable C) experimental variable D) dependent variable
B) independent variable
300
What line separates the northern hemisphere from the southern hemisphere? a. The equator b. The Prime Meridian c. The International Date Line d. The Tropic of Capricorn
The equator
300
True or False: Closely spaced contour lines represent steep slopes. a. True b. False
True
300
Most water leaves the ocean through evaporation and returns to the ocean through a) surface runoff b) ground water c) transpiration d) precipitation
a. surface runoff
400
Which of the following hypotheses is written correctly? A) If I freeze a tennis ball, then it will not bounce as high. B) If a tennis ball is frozen, it won't bounce as high as one that is not frozen. C) Frozen tennis balls will not bounce as high. D) If I heat up a tennis ball it will bounce high.
If I freeze a tennis ball, then it will not bounce as high.
400
All the things in an experiment that must be the same to make it fair are called A) dependent variables B) controlled variables or constants C) independent variables D) controlled experiments
B) controlled variables or constants
400
Lines of longitude give us different time zones throughout the world. Every ______ degrees of longitude east of the Prime Meridian will be 1 hour earlier and every ______ degrees west of the Prime Meridian will be 1 hour later. a. 5/5 b. 5/15 c. 15/15 d. 15/5
15/15
400
On a topographic map, contour lines that form a circle indicate a(n) ____. a. lake b. hill c. ocean d. depression
Hill
400
Which natural resource found in Virginia is a common source of energy? a. Bauxite b. Limestone c. Coal d. Zinc
c. Coal
500
Which of the following is NOT a rule when writing a hypothesis? A) It is a prediction. B) It is an if/then statement C) it should restate the question D) It is testable
C) it should restate the question
500
A scientist who wants to study the effects of fertilizer on plants sets up an experiment. Plant A gets no fertilizer, Plant B gets 5 mg. of fertilizer each day, and Plant C gets 10mg. of fertilizer each day. Which plant is the control group. A) All of them B) Plant C C) Plant B D) Plant A
D) Plant A
500
If you were located on the 42nd parallel and traveled directly north to the 45th parallel, how many kilometers have you traveled? a. 333 km b. 866 km c. 666 km d. 111 km
333 km
500
The highest elevation on the topographic map on the board can be no more than about: a. 25 meters b. 45 meters c. 34 meters d. 49 meters
34 meters
500
Which of these planets travels around the Sun in less time than it takes Earth to complete one revolution? a) Mars b) Saturn c) Mercury d) Uranus
Mercury
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