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Midterm
Question | Answer |
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What time did China begin recording earthquakes? | 780 BC |
What is earth science? | Earth science is the scientific study of the earth and the universe around it. |
What is Geology? | Geology is the scientific study of the origin, history, and structure of Earth and the process that shapes it. |
What is Oceanography? | Oceanography is the study of the ocean. |
What is Meteorology? | Meteorology is the study of the Earth's atmosphere, especially in relation to weather and climate. |
What is Astronomy? | Astronomy is the scientific study of the universe. |
What is observation? | Observation is the process of obtaining information by using senses. |
A hypothesis is. . . | A hypothesis is a testable idea that leads to scientific investigation. |
How can an independent variable be used in an experiment? | In an experiment, an independent variable can be used as a factor that is deliberately manipulated. |
What is a theory? | A theory is a system of ideas that explains many related observations and is supported by a large body of evidence acquired through scientific investigation. |
Tell me the six layer zones of Earth in order. | Crust, lithosphere, asthenosphere, mesosphere, outer core, inner core. |
Define system. | A system is an organized group of related objects or components that interact to create a whole. |
Autotrophs and heterotrophs are opposites what do each of them do? | An autotroph gets it's energy by making food. And heterotroph gets energy from other living things. |
Chemo means chemical and photo means light. What do photoautotrophs do? | Photoautotrophs make their food from light. |
What is a meridian? | A meridian is a semicircle that runs from pole to pole. |
What is Longitude? | Longitude is the angular distance, measured in degrees, east or west of the prime meridian. |
What does GPS stand for? | GPS stands for Global Positioning System. |
What is latitude? | Latitude is the angular distance north or south of the equator. |
What's a cartographer? | A cartographer is a scientist who makes maps. |
Define geologic map. | A geologic map is a map that shows the distribution of geologic features. |
What's a soil map? | A soil map records the properties of soil. |
What's matter? | Matter is anything that takes up space and has mass. |
What are the charges of electrons, protons, and neutrons. | Electrons have a negative charge. Protons have a positive charge. Neutrons have no charge. |
What is a crystal? | A crystal is a solid whose atoms, ions, or molecules are arranged in a regular, repeating pattern. |
What can you use to identify a mineral? | To identify a mineral you can use color, streak, luster, cleavage, fracture, or hardness. |
Name six types of crystal shapes. | Six types of crystal shapes include isometric, orthorhombic, tetragonal, hexagonal, monoclinic, and triclinic. |