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Meteorologist
Oceanographer
Chemist
Astronomer
Physicist
100
What is the average salary range?
$66 000- $74 000
100
What are oceanographers?
Oceanographers are scientists who study seas and oceans
100
What is a chemist?
Chemists are scientists who study chemicals and how they interact with each other
100
What do astronomers do?
Astronomers observe and conduct theoretical research to increase knowledge in the universe.
100
Name 2 subjects of the 7 that are required to become a Physicist.
1. English 2. Mathematics 3. Probability & Statistics 4. Chemistry 5. Physics 6. Social Studies 7. Computers
200
Name 3 courses you should take in gr.12.
English, Algebra and Geometry, Calculus, Biology, Chemistry, Earth and Environmental science, Physics, Social Studies and Computers.
200
What type of degree do you need for research positions?
Master's degree
200
What is the job opportunity level for a chemist?
Low, there is one job for every 46052 people.
200
What level of education is required to be an Astronomer.
University is the level of education required.
200
Where are Physicists generally employed by?
Physicists are generally employed by universities and the government.
300
Name 2 advantages you get working in a TV station.
1. Pay and job security increases with experience 2. Many employers nationwide; job openings 3. Meteorology degree not required for most employment 4. Employment opportunities grow rapidly with experience 5. Public exposure 6. Workload is usually not intense (but varies)
300
What is the starting salary and the high range salary?
Starting salary: $15,000 to $25,000 a year High range: $80,000 to $140,000 a year
300
What is the annual salary of a chemist?
$35,000 to $95,000
300
What percent are Astronomers expected to grow from 2010 to 2020?
14%
300
Do Physicists have a higher annual salary than Astronomers?
No, both annual salaries are $35,000 to $100,000 a year.
400
Name 3 disadvantages in working in a TV/Radio station.
1. Contracts. Contracts are made to benefit the employer. Try to do these things when negotiating a contract to lean it more in your favor 2. Firings common (ratings driven job!) 3. Work schedule (late evenings, weekends, early mornings) 4. Work required on some holidays 5. Difficult to gain employment without experience 6. If someone goes on vacation, YOU will be picked to fill in. Because of this, vacation time can be a misnomer
400
Name one disadvantage and advantage of this job.
Disadvantages -spend up to 3 months a year at sea gathering data -Living conditions during fieldwork can be uncomfortable - lives onboard a ship for long periods of time -become aggravated with the confined quarters -absence of family - s- work at home at night -In the field, they generally have less regular hours. Advantages: -learning about the environment to help future endeavors - travelling on beautiful bodies of water -working indoors and outdoors -hands on, and computuring skills -continuous close personal contact with crewmates
400
What are two qualities that describe the ideal person for a job in the chemistry field?
-An interest in chemistry/science -Curious -Detail-oriented -Work well with your hands -Computer skills -able to use mathematics to solve technical or scientific problems
400
Name 3 common subjects between Grade 11 and Grade 12 to be an Astronomer.
English, Social Studies, Chemistry, Physics, Computers.
400
Name 1 of the core tasks of a physicist.
-Design and conduct research in experimental and theoretical physics -Carry out analysis of research data and prepare research reports -Participate as a member of a research or development team in the design and development of experimental, industrial or medical equipment, instrumentation and procedures.
500
Name all of the possible employers for this occupation.
- Federal Government Public Administration -military -TV radio stations -colleges and universities -professional, scientific, or technical service companies
500
Name 2 factors contributing to a positive future outlook.
-need for environmental protection and water management -retirements are anticipated to open many new positions in this field
500
Name two advantages and two disadvantages of being a chemist.
advantages: good salary, they can create cures for diseases, good for intrapersonal people, good if you enjoy science or chemistry. disadvantages: working with known carcinogens, working with reactive and flammable materials, working with toxic chemicals, working with very expensive, delicate equiptment
500
Why do astronomy papers in journals have more than one author?
Very few papers in journals have just one author, since astronomers generally work in teams with various colleagues, so they need to be able to share information and get along with different people.
500
Name 5 different fields that physicists can work in.
1. electronics 2. communications 3. power generation and distribution 4. aerodynamics 5. optics and lasers 6. remote sensing 7. biotechnology 8.medicine and health.