GEOLOGY 1010 CHAPTER 1 EXAM
QUESTIONS WITH 100% CORRECT
ANSWERS
Which of the following is the best example of an objective observation? This is NOT an
interpretation or a subjective observation.
- Air quality in the Salt Lake Valley is unhealthy.
- The Moon and Sun align and cause changes in animal behavior.
- The average grain size of a sample of sand is 1 millimeter.
- The Navajo Sandstone in Zion National Park was formed by ancient wind-blown sand
dunes.
- The Jordan River is contaminated with too much organic waste. - Answer- The
average grain size of a sample of sand is 1 millimeter.
The layer of the earth that is liquid and mostly iron and nickel is the ________ - Answer-
outer core
A weather forecast may predict a 75% chance for rain tomorrow. This is an example of:
- Answer- Uncertainty
Science requires teamwork, scrutiny, collaboration, and communication to advance
knowledge. This means that science is ______. - Answer- a social endeavor
Science has its limits. It can't be applied to everything. It can ONLY be applied to
_______. - Answer- things that can be observed, measured, and tested in the natural
world.
Most science is conducted at universities and government agencies such as NASA or
the NIH. Some science is conducted at private industries such as drug or biotech
companies. Some critics argue that research from the federal government isn't
trustworthy because the researchers are trying to get more funding for their projects and
expand government regulation. This would be an example of which science denial
argument? - Answer- Scientific conclusions are motivated by a political agenda
, If the Flat Earth Society demanded that their ideas that Earth is flat instead of spherical
be taught in public school Earth Science class alongside Plate Tectonics, and if parents
demand that Creationism or Intelligent Design be taught alongside evolution in public
school biology classes. Then these would be examples of which science denial
argument? - Answer- Demand equal media coverage for a "balanced" view in an
attempt to validate the false controversy
What are things to look for when deciding if a article is credible? - Answer- Author (are
they listed clearly, are they qualified to make these statements etc.), publisher (what is
their motive of publishing article, are they a reputable source), Citations (did they use
citations and other research), Peer Review (do they mention or list reviewers),
References (are there references at the end of the text stating where they got some info
and research from)
What is a primary source for an article or research study? - Answer- They did the
research themselves and are stating their findings
What is a secondary source for an article or research study? - Answer- They are
compiling several studies about the topic into one article
Which of these assumptions is required for uniformitarianism to hold true?
a) Volcanoes and floods and similar landscape-shaping forces must have had the same
intensity in the past as they do now.
b) Processes have been following the same set of rules since the beginning of time
c) The geologic features and layers that we see today were formed by a series of brief
catastrophic events.
d) Geologic time is vast and all processes must have occurred slowly.c - Answer- B)
Processes have been following the same set of rules since the beginning of time
In the scientific method, an untested explanation is a , and after this has been
reproduced, reviewed and supported with other research, it may be elevated to the
status of . - Answer- hypothesis and scientific theory
Which of these statements are subjective? Choose three answers.
- Salt Lake City is perfect for families
- The car is orange
- That person is beautiful
- The area is my favorite
- I am 5-feet, 7-inches tall. - Answer- - Salt Lake City is perfect for families
- That person is beautiful
- The area is my favorite
Which of the following are objective statements? Choose three answers.
- The blue cupcakes taste better
- This rock contains a quartz mineral
- The Earth is 4.5 billion years old
QUESTIONS WITH 100% CORRECT
ANSWERS
Which of the following is the best example of an objective observation? This is NOT an
interpretation or a subjective observation.
- Air quality in the Salt Lake Valley is unhealthy.
- The Moon and Sun align and cause changes in animal behavior.
- The average grain size of a sample of sand is 1 millimeter.
- The Navajo Sandstone in Zion National Park was formed by ancient wind-blown sand
dunes.
- The Jordan River is contaminated with too much organic waste. - Answer- The
average grain size of a sample of sand is 1 millimeter.
The layer of the earth that is liquid and mostly iron and nickel is the ________ - Answer-
outer core
A weather forecast may predict a 75% chance for rain tomorrow. This is an example of:
- Answer- Uncertainty
Science requires teamwork, scrutiny, collaboration, and communication to advance
knowledge. This means that science is ______. - Answer- a social endeavor
Science has its limits. It can't be applied to everything. It can ONLY be applied to
_______. - Answer- things that can be observed, measured, and tested in the natural
world.
Most science is conducted at universities and government agencies such as NASA or
the NIH. Some science is conducted at private industries such as drug or biotech
companies. Some critics argue that research from the federal government isn't
trustworthy because the researchers are trying to get more funding for their projects and
expand government regulation. This would be an example of which science denial
argument? - Answer- Scientific conclusions are motivated by a political agenda
, If the Flat Earth Society demanded that their ideas that Earth is flat instead of spherical
be taught in public school Earth Science class alongside Plate Tectonics, and if parents
demand that Creationism or Intelligent Design be taught alongside evolution in public
school biology classes. Then these would be examples of which science denial
argument? - Answer- Demand equal media coverage for a "balanced" view in an
attempt to validate the false controversy
What are things to look for when deciding if a article is credible? - Answer- Author (are
they listed clearly, are they qualified to make these statements etc.), publisher (what is
their motive of publishing article, are they a reputable source), Citations (did they use
citations and other research), Peer Review (do they mention or list reviewers),
References (are there references at the end of the text stating where they got some info
and research from)
What is a primary source for an article or research study? - Answer- They did the
research themselves and are stating their findings
What is a secondary source for an article or research study? - Answer- They are
compiling several studies about the topic into one article
Which of these assumptions is required for uniformitarianism to hold true?
a) Volcanoes and floods and similar landscape-shaping forces must have had the same
intensity in the past as they do now.
b) Processes have been following the same set of rules since the beginning of time
c) The geologic features and layers that we see today were formed by a series of brief
catastrophic events.
d) Geologic time is vast and all processes must have occurred slowly.c - Answer- B)
Processes have been following the same set of rules since the beginning of time
In the scientific method, an untested explanation is a , and after this has been
reproduced, reviewed and supported with other research, it may be elevated to the
status of . - Answer- hypothesis and scientific theory
Which of these statements are subjective? Choose three answers.
- Salt Lake City is perfect for families
- The car is orange
- That person is beautiful
- The area is my favorite
- I am 5-feet, 7-inches tall. - Answer- - Salt Lake City is perfect for families
- That person is beautiful
- The area is my favorite
Which of the following are objective statements? Choose three answers.
- The blue cupcakes taste better
- This rock contains a quartz mineral
- The Earth is 4.5 billion years old
