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Concept 1 Quiz

List and understand the sciences traditionally included in Earth Science.

This activity contains 10 questions.

The science of __________ literally means "study of Earth."

Earth scienceterralogygeologygeomorphologymeteorology

	Geology is traditionally divided into two broad areas—physical and nonphysical.

	True False

This science emphasizes the study of marine environments including composition and movement of seawater, as well as coastal processes, seafloor topography, and the abundant and varied marine life.

oceanographyastronomymeteorologybiologygeology

You can learn a lot about atmospheric sciences, including whether to bring that umbrella, by listening to a

geologistastrophysicistmeteorologistpaleontologistnone of the above

To better understand Earth, we'd better learn more about how our planet relates to the solar system and the universe by investigating the science of

oceanographymeteorologygeologybiologyastronomy

There is a mixture of gases and small particles that surrounds and envelops Earth because of

Earth's magnetic fieldheat convectionEarth's gravityradioactive decaynone of the above

Which of the following is not part of physical geology?

mountain buildingrocksearthquakesmineralsstars

	Astronomy is the study of the atmosphere and the processes that produce weather and climate.

	True False

	Earth is a dynamic, ever-changing planet.
	Earth is a dynamic, ever-changing planet.
	True False

	Internal forces are responsible for all erosional landscapes.

	True False

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Concept 1 Quiz

The science of __________ literally means "study of Earth."

Geology is traditionally divided into two broad areas—physical and nonphysical.

This science emphasizes the study of marine environments including composition and movement of seawater, as well as coastal processes, seafloor topography, and the abundant and varied marine life.

You can learn a lot about atmospheric sciences, including whether to bring that umbrella, by listening to a

To better understand Earth, we'd better learn more about how our planet relates to the solar system and the universe by investigating the science of

There is a mixture of gases and small particles that surrounds and envelops Earth because of

Which of the following is not part of physical geology?

Astronomy is the study of the atmosphere and the processes that produce weather and climate.

Earth is a dynamic, ever-changing planet.

Internal forces are responsible for all erosional landscapes.