*Geoscience Exam 1 || All Answers Are Correct 100%.
In the context of science, how would you classify the following statement? Dinosaurs become
extinct because a large asteroid collided with Earth. correct answers B. Hypothesis
Pluto was discovered in 1930, becoming the 9th planet in the solar system. As telescopes
improved, other Sun-orbiting objects were discovered. Some of those were even larger than
Pluto. By 2005, it was becoming apparent that many more objects would soon be discovered and
that the number of planets in the Solar System could swell to as many as 50. After much debate,
scientists in the International Astronomical Union (IAU) concluded that Pluto and the other
similar celestial bodies orbiting the Sun should be classified as "dwarf" planets. Since a "planet"
must clear the space surrounding its orbit, our Solar system now has 8 planets. correct answers
D. Science is limited by *technology.*
Pluto still exists, so how do you explain that we now officially only have *8* planets in our solar
system? correct answers A. Scientific explanations are *ten*tative.
Why are scientists expected to publish the data they use to make discoveries? correct answers B.
Science is based on
*empirical observations.*
Which of the earth-system scientist's roles is best illustrated by this paragraph? (A group of
concerned..) correct answers D. Informing society
Which statement below best describes the data reported by the *concerned citizens*? correct
answers C. Their data are *not* accurate *or* precise.
The citizens decide to retest the water and obtain 11.4+ /-0.2 micrograms per liter and again
argue for action. Which statement below best describes the new data reported by the concerned
citizens? correct answers B. Their data are precise, *but not* accurate.
Which of the earth-system scientist's roles is best illustrated by this paragraph? (Emission)
correct answers C. Health of the environment
Suppose the law passed. What is likely to happen to air quality in those areas where testing is
required? correct answers C. There should be little change to air quality.
Which special interest group is most likely to oppose passage of the law? correct answers C. An
organization representing *auto repair* professionals
Which part of the earth system is most directly affected by passage of the law? correct answers
C. Atmosphere
Which of the earth-system scientist's roles is best illustrated by this paragraph? (Suppose an
electric ..) correct answers D. Informing society
, Place the fuel options in order from highest impact on global warming to least impact. correct
answers D. Coal, oil, nuclear
Which option is likely to have the least impact on the biosphere where you live? correct answers
B. Nuclear
Which of the earth-system scientist's roles is best illustrated by this paragraph? (The Strategic
Plan) correct answers B. Use of earth resources
What hypothesis underlies these goals? correct answers B. Climate will change in the future.
How are these goals consistent with the characteristics of good science? correct answers C. They
rely on
*empirical evidence.*
Which component of the earth system relates to the solid earth? correct answers C. Geosphere
Which part of the earth system includes plants and animals? correct answers B. Biosphere
Which part of the earth system includes ice on Antarctica? correct answers C. Hydrosphere
What caused the 2001 explosion to occur in Hutchinson, Kansas? correct answers B. Natural gas
storage facility leak
What distinguishes science from non-science? correct answers A. Science is based on *empirical
observations.*
A hypothesis can be improved or rejected based on which of the following? correct answers D.
Any of the choices are correct.
Which of the following is a characteristic of empirical observations? correct answers A. They
can be measured by others.
Which hypothesis listed below is an example of "bad science"? correct answers A.
*Earthquakes* in the central U.S. are caused by *tidal forces*.
What distinguishes a natural hazard from a natural phenomenon? correct answers C. Natural
hazards are associated with populated areas; natural phenomenon occur anywhere.
Which of the following natural hazards are we most likely to try to prevent? correct answers A.
Floods
A hypothesis is supported by more scientific observation and research than a theory. correct
answers False
Science provides answers to ethical dilemmas. correct answers False
In the context of science, how would you classify the following statement? Dinosaurs become
extinct because a large asteroid collided with Earth. correct answers B. Hypothesis
Pluto was discovered in 1930, becoming the 9th planet in the solar system. As telescopes
improved, other Sun-orbiting objects were discovered. Some of those were even larger than
Pluto. By 2005, it was becoming apparent that many more objects would soon be discovered and
that the number of planets in the Solar System could swell to as many as 50. After much debate,
scientists in the International Astronomical Union (IAU) concluded that Pluto and the other
similar celestial bodies orbiting the Sun should be classified as "dwarf" planets. Since a "planet"
must clear the space surrounding its orbit, our Solar system now has 8 planets. correct answers
D. Science is limited by *technology.*
Pluto still exists, so how do you explain that we now officially only have *8* planets in our solar
system? correct answers A. Scientific explanations are *ten*tative.
Why are scientists expected to publish the data they use to make discoveries? correct answers B.
Science is based on
*empirical observations.*
Which of the earth-system scientist's roles is best illustrated by this paragraph? (A group of
concerned..) correct answers D. Informing society
Which statement below best describes the data reported by the *concerned citizens*? correct
answers C. Their data are *not* accurate *or* precise.
The citizens decide to retest the water and obtain 11.4+ /-0.2 micrograms per liter and again
argue for action. Which statement below best describes the new data reported by the concerned
citizens? correct answers B. Their data are precise, *but not* accurate.
Which of the earth-system scientist's roles is best illustrated by this paragraph? (Emission)
correct answers C. Health of the environment
Suppose the law passed. What is likely to happen to air quality in those areas where testing is
required? correct answers C. There should be little change to air quality.
Which special interest group is most likely to oppose passage of the law? correct answers C. An
organization representing *auto repair* professionals
Which part of the earth system is most directly affected by passage of the law? correct answers
C. Atmosphere
Which of the earth-system scientist's roles is best illustrated by this paragraph? (Suppose an
electric ..) correct answers D. Informing society
, Place the fuel options in order from highest impact on global warming to least impact. correct
answers D. Coal, oil, nuclear
Which option is likely to have the least impact on the biosphere where you live? correct answers
B. Nuclear
Which of the earth-system scientist's roles is best illustrated by this paragraph? (The Strategic
Plan) correct answers B. Use of earth resources
What hypothesis underlies these goals? correct answers B. Climate will change in the future.
How are these goals consistent with the characteristics of good science? correct answers C. They
rely on
*empirical evidence.*
Which component of the earth system relates to the solid earth? correct answers C. Geosphere
Which part of the earth system includes plants and animals? correct answers B. Biosphere
Which part of the earth system includes ice on Antarctica? correct answers C. Hydrosphere
What caused the 2001 explosion to occur in Hutchinson, Kansas? correct answers B. Natural gas
storage facility leak
What distinguishes science from non-science? correct answers A. Science is based on *empirical
observations.*
A hypothesis can be improved or rejected based on which of the following? correct answers D.
Any of the choices are correct.
Which of the following is a characteristic of empirical observations? correct answers A. They
can be measured by others.
Which hypothesis listed below is an example of "bad science"? correct answers A.
*Earthquakes* in the central U.S. are caused by *tidal forces*.
What distinguishes a natural hazard from a natural phenomenon? correct answers C. Natural
hazards are associated with populated areas; natural phenomenon occur anywhere.
Which of the following natural hazards are we most likely to try to prevent? correct answers A.
Floods
A hypothesis is supported by more scientific observation and research than a theory. correct
answers False
Science provides answers to ethical dilemmas. correct answers False
