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Science Test 1
Science Test
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| What is observing? | Using five senses to gather information. |
| What is inferring? | Using reasoning to explain an observation. |
| Circle the letter of each item that is true about inferences. | a. Inferences are based on reasoning from what you already know. c. An inference is an interpretation of observations. d. People make inferences all the time. |
| Making a forecast of of what will happen in the future based on past experience or evidence is called _____________. | predicting. |
| Write a sentence that explains what scientific inquiry is. | Scientific inquiry is the process by which scientists study the natural world and propose explanations based on evidence they gather. |
| A(n)______________ is a possible explanation for a set of observations or answer to scientific question. | hypothesis |
| To test a hypothesis, a scientist designs a(n) _______________. | experiment. |
| The facts, figures, and other evidence gathered through observations are called ______________. | data. |
| What is a scientific theory? | A well- tested concept that explains a wide range of observations. |
| Is the following sentence true or false? Future testing can prove a scientific theory to be incorrect.______________ | true |
| How is a scientific law unlike a scientific theory? | Unlike a theory, a scientific law describes an observed pattern in nature but does not provide an explanation for it. |
| The body of knowledge that deals with Earth and its place in the universe is called _________________. | Earth Science |
| Explain how Earth can be considereda system. | Earth can be considered a system because earth is always changing. |
| What is the source of energy for many of energy for many processes on Earth's surface? Explain. | The sun provides energy for many processes on the Earth's surface . The sun's energy causes water to evaporate this is part of the water cycle. |
| Compare and contrast the effect of constructive forces and destructive forces on Earth's surface. | Constructive forces buildup mountains and landmarks on the Earth's surface. Destructive forces wear away mountains and other Earth surface features. |
| geologist | c. studies the solid Earth |
| oceanograher | e. studies the oceans |
| meterologist | b. studies the weather and the atmosphere |
| astronomer | a. studies the solar system, stars, and galaxies |
| environmental scientist | d. studies Earth's envirmoment and resources |
| Characteristic of Landforms: Plain | Elevation: Low. Relief: Low |
| Characteristic of Landforms: Mountain | Elevation: High. Relief: High |
| Characteristic of Landforms: Plateau | Elevation: High. Relief: Low |
| elevation | b. Height above sea level |
| relief | a. Difference in elevation |
| landform | c. Feature of topography |
| Types of Landforms. plain | c. Flat land and low relief |
| Types of Landforms. mountain | a. High elevation and high relief |
| Types of Landforms. plateau | b. High elevation and level surface |
| Type of Mountain Landform. Mountain range | Description. Group of mountains |
| Type of Mountain Landform. Mountain system | Description. Group of mountain ranges |
| Type of Mountain Landform. Mountain belt | Description. Group of mountain ranges and systems |
| A large area of land for which the topography is mainly one type of landform is called a(n) _________________. | landform region. |
| Map Feature. scale | b. Relates distance on a map to distance on Earth's surface |
| Map Feature. symbol. | a. Stands for a feature on Earth's surface |
| Map Feature. key | c. Lists and explains all the symbols on a map |
| Circle the letter of each sentence that is true about latitude. | b. Latitude measures distance in degrees north or south of the equator. d. The latitude of the North Pole is 90 degrees north. |
| Circle the letter of each sentence that is true about longitude. | b. Longitude measures distance in degrees east or west of the prime meridian. |
| A map that shows the surface features of an area is called a(n)__________ map. | topographic |
| What is the most important safety rule when performing a lab? | Always follow your teacher's instructions and the textbook directions exactly. |
| When you have completed a lab, you should _______________ your work area. | clean up |
| What should you do immediately whenever an accident occurs? | Notify your teacher. |
| Circle the letter of each step you should take if you spill something on your skin while doing a lab. | c. Flush the skin with large amounts of water. |
| Who is the most awesome kid on the planet Earth? | Michael Fedrick II |
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