Act 1 for Earth Science
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- Q1What is the primary goal of science as a way of knowing?To prove theories without evidenceTo create new materialsScience aims to understand the natural world through observation, evidence collection, and reasoning.To collect historical data30s
- Q2Which branch of Earth Science studies the atmosphere and weather?AstronomyMeteorologyGeologyOceanography30s
- Q3What does oceanography study?The structure of EarthThe atmosphereOceanography explores ocean processes, currents, and marine life.The formation of stars30s
- Q4What role does geology play in Earth Science?Geology studies rocks, minerals, Earth's structure; finds resources, understands earthquakes.Explores spaceStudies weather patternsAnalyzes animal behavior30s
- Q5How do scientists gather information according to the Earth Science text?Through discussionsBy reading booksScientists use their senses and tools to gather information, like noticing cloud patterns or rock layers.While traveling30s
- Q6What kind of questions do Earth scientists investigate?What is the meaning of life?Earth scientists investigate questions like: How do earthquakes happen? What causes climate change? How did Earth form?What is the best way to study dinosaurs?How can we travel to Mars?30s
- Q7Why is Earth Science important in our daily lives?Earth Science helps us predict and prepare for natural disasters and understand climate change and its effects.It is only useful for historyIt is not importantOnly scientists care about it30s
- Q8How do meteorologists use technology in their work?They do not use technologyThey rely on newspapersThey only use chartsMeteorologists use satellites and computer models to track hurricanes and provide warnings.30s
- Q9Which of the following is NOT a branch of Earth Science?BiologyMeteorologyNone of the above.Geology30s
- Q10What is a hypothesis in the context of scientific inquiry?A hypothesis is a possible explanation or answer to a scientific question, based on what you know.A fixed conclusionA definitive answerA guess without evidence30s
- Q11What is the primary goal of science as a way of knowing?Science aims to prove existing theories.Science aims to gather personal opinions.Science aims to create new technologies.Science aims to understand the natural world through observation, evidence collection, and reasoning.30s
- Q12What does meteorology study?Meteorology studies planets and stars.Meteorology studies rocks and minerals.Meteorology studies ocean currents.Meteorology studies the atmosphere and weather.30s
- Q13What is the focus of oceanography?Oceanography explores ocean processes, currents, and marine life.Oceanography studies geological formations.Oceanography studies celestial bodies.Oceanography studies the Earth's atmosphere.30s
- Q14How do scientists begin their investigations?Scientists use observation to gather information about the world.Scientists begin with theoretical calculations.Scientists start by making guesses.Scientists only rely on past research.30s
- Q15What is a hypothesis?An untested theory.A final conclusion after research.A possible explanation or answer to a scientific question based on knowledge.A random guess without evidence.30s