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Geology 1010 Exam 1 Dr. Coulson Clemson Questions and Answers 100% Pass What is science? One way of viewing the world around us ex.(historical, religious, philosophical) What does science rely on? Facts What is a principle? A fact that was a revelation in the field. What are the 4 steps of the scientific method? Observation (Step 0), Question, Hypothesis, Collect Data, Evaluate What is a Theory? A hypothesis that has been tested with a significant amount of data. What is a law? A law is an ...

GEOL 1010 Final Exam - Clemson (Coulson) (In-Progress) Already Passed Deep earthquakes indicating magma movements were recently detected beneath which volcano? Laacher See What makes a scientific hypothesis? - testable - Does it pass the "if-then" test? - Can be done on past and future events - can be any difficulty - an Educated guess - Try to come up with answer Can this be a hypothesis?: Hard-Wired to Self-Destruct was the first good Metallica album since And Justice for All. No, because...

Clemson Geology 1010 - Exam #1 Rated A+ principles claims something that has been proven - known to all as correct (BIG DISCOVERY) facts something repeatedly demonstrated to be true scientific method observation, question, hypothesis, collect data, and evaluation hypothesis educated guess; "if-then" statement; must be testable; be predictive; complex OR simple; past or future events; CANNOT BE OPINION BASED theories repeated proof for a hypothesis; well supported with data law a theory th...

Astronomy Midterm 2 Exam Questions Correctly Answered. When did the objects that we now see as asteroids and comets form in the solar system? - CORRECT ANSWER After solid particles condensed from the gas but before the planets finished forming. Which of the following statements was true beyond the frost line (but not interior to it)? - CORRECT ANSWER It was cold enough for hydrogen compounds to condense into ices. Which of the following is thought to explain many of the "exceptions t...

Approximately what percentage of the surface of Earth is covered by oceans? - 71% Which ocean is the deepest on Earth? - Pacific Ocean Based on the scientific method, science supports the explanation of the natural world that _____________. - best explains all available observations The Age of Discovery was the time period in ocean exploration history when _____________. - the Western European world realized the vastness of Earth's water-covered surface The GPS system is a tool used for d...

A carbon dioxide concentration of 400 parts per million (ppm) means that carbon dioxide represents ________ of Earth's atmosphere. - ️️less than 0.1% A habitable world is defined to be one that - ️️has conditions suitable for life A star less luminous than our Sun will have a habitable zone that is - ️️narrower and closer to the star than the habitable zone of the Sun A UFO is - ️️an unidentified object seen in the sky A wormhole is a - ️️shortcut between two distant par...

Earth Science Midterm Questions and Answers Already Passed What does the theory of plate tectonics help scientists understand? The theory of plate tectonics provides insights into the mechanisms behind earthquakes and volcanic eruptions. What type of map is most effective for displaying variations in elevation? A topographic map is the most suitable for illustrating elevation differences. On a topographic map, what does it indicate if the contour lines are widely spaced? Widel...

Approximately what percentage of the surface of Earth is covered by oceans? - 71% Which ocean is the deepest on Earth? - Pacific Ocean Based on the scientific method, science supports the explanation of the natural world that _____________. - best explains all available observations The Age of Discovery was the time period in ocean exploration history when _____________. - the Western European world realized the vastness of Earth's water-covered surface The GPS system is a tool used for d...

Deep earthquakes indicating magma movements were recently detected beneath which volcano? Laacher See What makes a scientific hypothesis? - testable - Does it pass the "if-then" test? - Can be done on past and future events - can be any difficulty - an Educated guess - Try to come up with answer Brainpower Read More Previous Play Next Rewind 10 seconds Move forward 10 seconds Unmute 0:00 / 0:00 Full screen Can this be a hypothesis?: Hard-Wired to Self-Destruc...

What are the main areas of Earth Science? - Answer-Earth Science includes many subdivisions of geology such as geochemistry, geophysics, geobiology, paleontology, as well as oceanography, meteorology, and astronomy. What is meteorology? - Answer-The scientific study of the atmosphere and atmospheric phenomena' the study of weather and climate. What is historical geology? - Answer-Establishes a timeline of the vast number of physical and biological changes that have occurred in the past. ...