Earth Science Basics
This is the body of knowledge about Earth and its place in the universe.
What is Earth Science?
A group of parts that work together as a whole is called this.
What is a system?
This is the process that uses scientific skills to answer questions or test ideas about the natural world.
What is scientific INQUIRY?
The SI unit used to measure length has this symbol.
What is a meter (m)?
This instrument shows the direction of magnetic north.
What is a compass?
This branch of Earth science studies the forces that have shaped Earth.
What is Geology?
The solid, rocky outer layer of Earth is called this.
What is the Lithosphere?
A possible explanation for an observation that can be tested is called this.
What is a hypothesis?
The SI unit used to measure mass is this.
What is the kilogram (kg)? Would accept gram too.
This device rotates to show the direction of the wind.
What is a wind vane?
This branch studies the ocean, including ocean water, the ocean floor, and marine organisms.
What is oceanography?
The part of Earth that includes all of its water is called this.
What is the Hydrosphere?
This is a well-tested explanation based on knowledge gained from many observations and investigations.
What is a scientific theory?
The SI unit used to measure time is this.
What is the second (s)?
This instrument measures the speed and force of wind.
What is an anemometer?
This branch of science focuses on Earth’s solar system, stars, and galaxies.
What is Oceanography?
This Earth system includes all living things.
What is the biosphere?
A statement about what will happen next in a sequence of events is called this.
What is a prediction?
The SI base unit for temperature is this
What is Kelvin? (K)
This piece of hard, unglazed porcelain is used to help identify minerals.
What is a streak plate?
This branch studies Earth’s environment and resources, including the effects of human activities.
What is Environmental Science?
Earth’s major systems constantly interact because these two things move from one part of the Earth system to another.
What is matter and energy?
This is a rule that describes a pattern in nature and tells what scientists expect to happen under particular conditions.
What is a scientific law?
This SI unit measures the amount of substance and has the symbol mol.
What is the mole?
If an accident occurs in the lab, you should immediately do this.
What is notify your teacher?