Earth Science A 1.1.4 Quiz version A

What branch of Earth science studies the weather?

• Hydrology

• Astronomy

• Volcanology

• Meteorology

What branch of Earth science studies the position of Earth in the solar system?

• Hydrology

• Meteorology

• Paleontology

• Astronomy

When using the scientific method, which step comes last?

• Make observations

• Draw conclusions

• Design an experiment

• State the problem

Which would usually be studied by a geologist?

• Water

• Rocks

• Weather

• Stars

What is the name for the gaseous sphere surrounding Earth?

• Atmosphere

• Hydrosphere

• Geosphere

• Biosphere

What's the name for the part of Earth made of rock?

• Geosphere

• Hydrosphere

• Atmosphere

• Biosphere

What do hydrologists primarily study?

• Rocks

• Water

• Weather

• Stars

Which is mostly studied by meteorologists?

• Rocks

• Weather

• Volcanoes

• Fossils

What type of scientist is most likely to study a meteor flying through outer space?

• Meteorologist

• Astronomer

• Hydrologist

• Geologist

In a scientific experiment, the ______ is the thing the experimenter deliberately changes while observing.

• independent variable

• dependent variable

• hypothesis

• conclusion