Module 1 ESS

What sphere is being studied when we investigate characteristics of the sun?

• Hydrosphere

• Exosphere

• Geosphere

• Atmosphere

When scientists study ocean patterns & chemistry, what sphere are they studying?

• Geosphere

• Atmosphere

• Hydrosphere

• Cryosphere

Weather is a result of the interaction of which two spheres?

• Hydrosphere & Atmosphere

• Hydrosphere & Geosphere

• Atmosphere & Geosphere

• Geosphere & Cryosphere

Which is an example of pseudoscience?

• Astronomy

• Biology

• Astrology

• Chemistry

"Moisture levels of soil may be different with depth." This is an example of which of the following?

• Conclusion

• Experiment

• Testable Question

• Hypothesis

A scientific question should be all but which of the following?

• repeatable

• vague

• creative

• testable

Which question can be tested using scientific methods?

• What is the best tasting candy?

• Which sunscreen smells the nicest?

• Which astrological sign are the friendliest people?

• What effect will strong winds have on sunshades?

Which of the following does not explain an event?

• A Theory

• A Law

Which of the following statements correctly describes a theory?

• It does not explain on observation.

• It is accepted by few scientists.

• It can be changed by new evidence.

• It cannot be contradicted.

How do scientific arguments effect scientific results?

• It makes them biased.

• It makes them permanent.

• It makes them invalid.

• It makes them stronger.