Earth Science Quiz 1

What are the 5 major areas of specialization in Earth Science?

• Astronomy, Meteorology, Geology, Oceanography

• Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Geography

• Economics, Philosophy, Politics, Ethics

• History, Literature, Art, Mathematics

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What is the study of forces and processes that cause the atmosphere to change and produce weather?

• Astrophysics

• Physical Oceanography

• Climatology

• Geochemistry

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What is the study of materials that make up the earth and the processes that form and change these materials?

• Geochemistry

• Atmospheric Chemistry

• Planetary science

• Marine geology

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What is the study of Earth's oceans?

• Physical Oceanography

• Environmental Soil Science

• Astrophysics

• Climatology

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What is the study of interactions among organisms and their surroundings?

• Biology

• Chemistry

• Ecology

• Physics

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Why is Earth science knowledge important?

• To learn about economics and philosophy

• To understand art and mathematics

• To study history and literature

• To make informed decisions

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How many main Earth systems are there?

• 5

• 2

• 3

• 4

What is the area from the surface of Earth down to its center called?

• Biosphere

• Hydrosphere

• Geosphere

• Atmosphere

What are the 3 main parts of the geosphere?

• Troposphere, Stratosphere, Mesosphere

• Exosphere, Thermosphere, Mesosphere

• Exosphere, Thermosphere, Stratosphere

• Crust, Mantle, Core

What is the mixture of gases that surrounds the Earth called?

• Geosphere

• Biosphere

• Hydrosphere

• Atmosphere

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