SMBP 2.4: Earth Science Midterm, Part 1, Term 1

What is Earth Science?

• The study of the universe
• The study of our home planet and its various components
• The study of human life
• The study of ancient civilizations

Who is often referred to as the "Father of Earth Science"?

• Isaac Newton
• Albert Einstein
• James Hutton
• Charles Darwin

What is the theory of uniformitarianism?

• The theory that the Earth's crust is continuously being formed and eroded over long periods of time
• The theory that the Earth is the center of the universe
• The theory that the Earth is flat
• The theory that the Earth is constantly expanding

Which of the following is NOT a branch of Earth Science?

• Geology
• Meteorology
• Oceanography
• Botany

What does the branch of Meteorology study?

• The universe beyond the Earth
• The atmosphere and the weather
• The ocean
• Solid Earth

How does Earth Science help us in our daily lives?

• It helps us predict natural disasters and manage natural resources sustainably
• It helps us understand human behavior
• It helps us understand the economy
• It helps us understand political systems

What is the study of the ocean called?

• Geology
• Meteorology
• Oceanography
• Astronomy

What is the study of solid Earth, including rocks, minerals, and the processes that shape our planet's structure over time called?

• Geology
• Meteorology
• Oceanography
• Astronomy

What does Astronomy study?

• The universe beyond the Earth
• The atmosphere and the weather
• The ocean
• Solid Earth

What is the significance of understanding how water cycles through the atmosphere, oceans, and land?

• It helps us manage water resources
• It helps us predict the weather
• It helps us understand the economy
• It helps us understand human behavior