Chapter 1 Earth and Space Vocabulary Quiz

What is the scientific study of celestial objects, space, and the universe as a whole called?

• Atmosphere

• Biosphere

• Astronomy

• Cryosphere

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Which term describes the layer of gases surrounding Earth or another planet?

• Biosphere

• Atmosphere

• Cryosphere

• Control

What is the term for the regions of Earth where living organisms exist, including land, water, and the atmosphere?

• Cryosphere

• Atmosphere

• Biosphere

• Astronomy

In an experiment, what is the standard used for comparison to determine if the independent variable has an effect?

• Control

• Atmosphere

• Cryosphere

• Biosphere

What is the frozen water part of the Earth system, including ice caps, glaciers, and permafrost, called?

• Atmosphere

• Cryosphere

• Biosphere

• Astronomy

What is a dependent variable in an experiment?

• The variable that is changed by the experimenter

• The variable that is observed and measured

• The variable that remains constant

• The variable that is not affected by any changes

What does Environmental Science study?

• The study of the Earth's physical structure

• The study of the solid part of the Earth

• The study of how natural and human-made environments interact

• The study of all the water on Earth

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Which of the following is included in the Geosphere?

• Oceans and lakes

• The Earth's crust, mantle, and core

• Human activities and their effects

• The atmosphere and weather patterns

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What does the Hydrosphere encompass?

• Only the oceans

• The Earth's crust and core

• All the water on Earth, including oceans, lakes, rivers, and underground water

• The study of human-made environments

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What is the focus of Geology?

• The study of water bodies

• The study of the Earth's physical structure, history, and processes

• The study of human activities

• The study of atmospheric conditions

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