Earth Science Geology, the Environment, and the Universe

Chapter 1: The Nature of Science

Multiple Choice Quiz

1
What is technology?
A)Technology is the application of scientific discoveries.
B)
C)Technology is something that can only be used for science.
D)Technology is the study of computers and instruments.
2
Climatology is most closely related to which field?
A)oceanography
B)meteorology
C)geology
D)astronomy
3
What part of Earth is thought to be composed of iron and nickel?
A)the hydrosphere
B)the lithosphere
C)the core
D)the asthenosphere
4
What is the general composition of Earth's oceanic crust?
A)shale
B)gneiss
C)basalt
D)granite
5
What is the general composition of Earth's continental crust?
A)granite
B)schist
C)gabbro
D)basalt
6
Which of the following is not a specialized area of Earth science?
A)geology
B)biology
C)astronomy
D)meteorology
7
What is an example of an SI unit of area?
A)g/mL
B)cm
C)cm3
D)m2
8
What is the standard SI unit for measuring length?
A)mile
B)meter
C)foot
D)liter
9
What part of an experiment is used to show that results are due to the condition being tested?
A)independent variable
B)hypothesis
C)dependent variable
D)control
10
What is a hypothesis?
A)A hypothesis is the answer to a scientific question.
B)A hypothesis is the first step of the scientific method.
C)A hypothesis is a suggested explanation of an observation.
D)A hypothesis is the same as identifying the problem in the scientific method.
11
A __________ is a simplified version of a system.
A)model
B)theory
C)chart
D)hypothesis
12
In an experiment, the results show a conclusion contrary to the hypothesis. What does this mean?
A)The hypothesis must be reevaluated.
B)The experiment was bad.
C)The analysis was incorrect.
D)The control was not done properly.
Glencoe Online Learning CenterScience HomeProduct InfoSite MapContact Us

The McGraw-Hill CompaniesGlencoe

Please read our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy before you explore our Web site. To report a technical problem with this Web site, please contact the Web Producer.