Test Bank for The Good Earth: Introduction
to Earth Science, 5th Edition, David
McConnell David Steer
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,1) In the context of science, how would you classify the following statement? Iridium is
present in relatively high concentrations in 65 million year old rock layers in several different
locations on Earth.
A) theory
B) hypothesis
C) observation
Question Details
Bloom's : Level 2. Understand
Section : 01.03 Doing Science
Topic : Characteristics of Science: Good and Bad
Accessibility : Keyboard Navigation
Gradable : automatic
Chapter : 01 Introduction to Earth Science
2) Suppose you measure the flow of water from a drinking fountain 10 times and all your
measurements agree very closely to one another, but differ significantly from the accepted flow
value. Which of the following statements best describes your empirical data?
A) they are accurate but not precise
B) they are precise but not accurate
C) they are not accurate nor precise
Question Details
Bloom's : Level 2. Understand
Section : 01.03 Doing Science
Topic : Characteristics of Science: Good and Bad
Accessibility : Keyboard Navigation
Gradable : automatic
Chapter : 01 Introduction to Earth Science
3) During orientation you learn that all classrooms on campus are air conditioned. You
decide to bring a sweatshirt to class even on the hottest days. What type of reasoning did you
use?
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, A) inductive
B) deductive
C) neither inductive nor deductive—the decision did not involve science
Question Details
Bloom's : Level 2. Understand
Section : 01.03 Doing Science
Topic : Characteristics of Science: Good and Bad
Accessibility : Keyboard Navigation
Gradable : automatic
Chapter : 01 Introduction to Earth Science
4) Which statement best describes science?
A) Science is a large body of factual knowledge.
B) Science is the process of discovery.
C) Science is the quest for ultimate truth.
Question Details
Accessibility : Keyboard Navigation
Bloom's : Level 1. Remember
Gradable : automatic
Section : 01.02 The Scope of Earth Science
Topic : The Scope of Earth Science
Chapter : 01 Introduction to Earth Science
5) Which of the following is not a characteristic of scientific explanations?
A) they are tentative
B) they are able to answer all questions
C) they are limited by technology
D) they are based on empirical observations
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, Question Details
Section : 01.03 Doing Science
Topic : Characteristics of Science: Good and Bad
Accessibility : Keyboard Navigation
Bloom's : Level 1. Remember
Gradable : automatic
Chapter : 01 Introduction to Earth Science
6) Which method of science reasoning uses specific observations to draw general
conclusions?
A) inductive
B) deductive
C) logical
Question Details
Section : 01.03 Doing Science
Topic : Characteristics of Science: Good and Bad
Accessibility : Keyboard Navigation
Bloom's : Level 1. Remember
Gradable : automatic
Chapter : 01 Introduction to Earth Science
7) Which process of a scientifically enlightened citizen deals with being aware that other's
actions on Earth affect us and we affect others?
A) know
B) care
C) act
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to Earth Science, 5th Edition, David
McConnell David Steer
1
,1) In the context of science, how would you classify the following statement? Iridium is
present in relatively high concentrations in 65 million year old rock layers in several different
locations on Earth.
A) theory
B) hypothesis
C) observation
Question Details
Bloom's : Level 2. Understand
Section : 01.03 Doing Science
Topic : Characteristics of Science: Good and Bad
Accessibility : Keyboard Navigation
Gradable : automatic
Chapter : 01 Introduction to Earth Science
2) Suppose you measure the flow of water from a drinking fountain 10 times and all your
measurements agree very closely to one another, but differ significantly from the accepted flow
value. Which of the following statements best describes your empirical data?
A) they are accurate but not precise
B) they are precise but not accurate
C) they are not accurate nor precise
Question Details
Bloom's : Level 2. Understand
Section : 01.03 Doing Science
Topic : Characteristics of Science: Good and Bad
Accessibility : Keyboard Navigation
Gradable : automatic
Chapter : 01 Introduction to Earth Science
3) During orientation you learn that all classrooms on campus are air conditioned. You
decide to bring a sweatshirt to class even on the hottest days. What type of reasoning did you
use?
2
, A) inductive
B) deductive
C) neither inductive nor deductive—the decision did not involve science
Question Details
Bloom's : Level 2. Understand
Section : 01.03 Doing Science
Topic : Characteristics of Science: Good and Bad
Accessibility : Keyboard Navigation
Gradable : automatic
Chapter : 01 Introduction to Earth Science
4) Which statement best describes science?
A) Science is a large body of factual knowledge.
B) Science is the process of discovery.
C) Science is the quest for ultimate truth.
Question Details
Accessibility : Keyboard Navigation
Bloom's : Level 1. Remember
Gradable : automatic
Section : 01.02 The Scope of Earth Science
Topic : The Scope of Earth Science
Chapter : 01 Introduction to Earth Science
5) Which of the following is not a characteristic of scientific explanations?
A) they are tentative
B) they are able to answer all questions
C) they are limited by technology
D) they are based on empirical observations
3
, Question Details
Section : 01.03 Doing Science
Topic : Characteristics of Science: Good and Bad
Accessibility : Keyboard Navigation
Bloom's : Level 1. Remember
Gradable : automatic
Chapter : 01 Introduction to Earth Science
6) Which method of science reasoning uses specific observations to draw general
conclusions?
A) inductive
B) deductive
C) logical
Question Details
Section : 01.03 Doing Science
Topic : Characteristics of Science: Good and Bad
Accessibility : Keyboard Navigation
Bloom's : Level 1. Remember
Gradable : automatic
Chapter : 01 Introduction to Earth Science
7) Which process of a scientifically enlightened citizen deals with being aware that other's
actions on Earth affect us and we affect others?
A) know
B) care
C) act
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