The science that includes the study of the composition and movements of seawater, as well as coastal processes, sea floor topography, and marine life is _____.
What is oceanography
100
The Earth "sphere," called the _____, includes the fresh water found in streams, lakes, glaciers, as well as that existing underground.
What is hydrosphere
100
A scientific- _____ is a preliminary untested explanation which tries to explain how or why things happen in the manner observed.
What is hypothesis
100
The global ocean covers _____ percent of Earth's surface.
What is 71
100
The science that studies the process that produce weather and climate is _____.
What is meterorology
200
Earth science attempts to relate our planet to the larger universe by investigating the science of _____.
What is astronomy
200
The _____ strongly influences the other three "spheres" because without life their makeups and natures would be much different.
What is biosphere
200
Which of the following is NOT an example of a nonrenewable resource? solar energy, natural gas, aluminum, or coal.
What is solar energy
200
An understanding of Earth is essential for location and recovery of basic resources, minimizing the effects of natural hazards, and dealing with the human impact on the _____.
What is environment
200
This science is divided into two broad divisions -- physical and historical
What is geology
300
The conditions that surround and influence an organism are referred to as the _____
What is environment
300
Of the following which is NOT an an example of a renewable resource: water energy, lumber,
iron, cotton
What is iron
300
In scientific inquiry, when competing hypotheses have been eliminated, a hypothesis may be elevated to the status of a scientific _____.
What is theory
300
The science who name literally means "study of Earth" is _____.
What is geology
300
Scientific advancements can be made by applying systematic steps, accepting purely theoretical ideas which stand up to extensive investigation, and from unexpected happenings during an experiment. True or False
What is True
400
Earth is approximately ____ billions years old.
What is 4.6
400
The variable that is manipulated in an experiment is the
What is independent variable
400
The variable that is changed due to manipulation of the independent variable
What is dependent variable
400
The prefix Kilo represents
What is 1000 (thousand)
500
The prefix centi represents
What is .01 (hundredth)
500
Difference in elevation are best shown using a _____
What is topographic map
500
What are the two sources of energy for the Earth system?
What is the sun and Earth's interior
500
The sun's energy drives which of the following processes?