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Earth Science
Methods of Scientists
Communication in Science
Scientific Notation
Miscellaneous
100
The blanket of gases that surrounds earth is called
The Atmosphere
100
A series of problem solving procedures that help scientists conduct experiments
Scientific methods
100
An idea, a system, or a mathematical expression that represents the idea being explained.
Scientific model
100
What is 123,987 in scientific notation?
1.23987 x 10 to the 5th power
100
The frozen portion of water on Earth's surface is called
Cryosphere
200
The study of interactions between humans and the environment.
Environmental Science
200
Factor in an experiment that can change if the independent variable is changed.
Dependent Variable
200
An explanation based on many observations during repeated experiments; valid only if consistent with observations, can be used to make testable predictions, and is the simplest explanation; can be changed or modified with the discovery of new data.
Scientific Theory
200
What is 0.00098 in scientific notation?
9.8 x 10 to the -4th power
200
A measure of the gravitational force on an object is called
Weight
300
All of Earth's organisms and the environments in which they live.
Biosphere
300
The standard for comparison in an experiment is known as a
Control
300
A principle that describes the behavior of a natural phenomenon.
Scientific Law
300
what is 0.000009876 in scientific notation?
9.876 x 10 to the -6th power
300
True of False: Making observations about color change in an experiment is an example of qualitative data
True
400
Study of materials that make up Earth and the processes that form and change these materials, and the history of the planet and its life-forms since its origin.
Geology
400
If a conclusion is supported by data, but does not support an original hypothesis, what should a scientist do? A. The scientist should reevaluate the original hypothesis B. The scientist should redesign the experiment C. The scientist should not change anything D. The scientist should modify the conclusion
A: The scientist should reevaluate the original hypothesis
400
Which is true of scientific models? A. They never change B. They must be true for at least 10 years C. They will be modified with new observations and data D. They are generally the work of one scientist
C: They will be modified with new observations and data
400
What is 8,976,453,321 in scientific notation
8.976 x 10 to the 9th power
400
True or False: A dependent variable is used in an experiment to show that the results of an experiment are the result of the conditions being tested.
False
500
Which one of these is not a specialized area of Earth Science? A. Astronomy B. Environmental Science C. Technology D.Oceanography
C: Technology
500
Which is a sequence of steps a scientist might use to conduct an investigation? A. Analysis, test, question, conclude B. Test question, conclude, analysis C. Question, test, analysis, conclude D. Conclude, test, question, analysis
C: Question, test, analysis, conclude
500
A scientific theory is valid only if it meets three criteria. Name at least one of the three criteria.
1. Is consistent with observations and is supported by experimental or factual evidence 2. Makes predictions that can be tested 3. Is the simplest explanation of observations
500
What is 0.0000000000027 in scientific notation
2.7 x 10 to the -12th power
500
True or False: An investigation involves observations and collecting data, but does not include an independent variable.
False