1. Chapter 1 Quiz #1 (Nature of Science) Study Guide
Science 8 Name: ________________
MASD Date: ________________
Mr. Motuk
1. The study of forces, motion, energy, and their effects on matter is the study of
______.
2. The process of observing, explaining, and understanding things in our world; means
having knowledge. ____________________________
3. The image below would be studied by a meteorologist.
a. True
b. False
4. The application of scientific discoveries; can both contribute to our problems and
solve problems. ____________________________
5. Read each description given and identify the area of science that would be primarily
involved.
______. The study of storm patterns.
______. The examination of fossils.
______. The study of the stars, planets, etc.
______. The studies of volcanoes and earthquakes.
______. The study of climates.
______. The study of how mountains are formed.
a. Oceanography
b. Geology
c. Astronomy
d. Meteorology
6. Match the scientific instrument with the correct function.
______. Magnify small objects
______. Take photographs of Earth and other planets.
______. Probe the depths of space and help make far away objects easier to see.
______. Store and analyze information.
a. Satellites b. Telescopes c. Computers d. Microscopes
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2. Chapter 1 Quiz #1 (Nature of Science) Study Guide
7. Match the field of science with its major area.
______. Biology
______. Botany
______. Astronomy
______. Physical Science
______. Oceanography
______. Geology
______. Genetics (The study of human genes)
a. Physics b. Earth Science c. Life Science
8. Match the description with the field of Science it describes.
______. The study of living things.
______. The study of plants. (Not in the notes, but we did discuss it during class)
______. The study of the ocean and the life that exists in the ocean.
a. Life Science b. Botany c. Oceanography
9. Match the definition with the correct term.
______. A measure of the amount of matter in an object; SI unit is the kilogram.
______. The study of Earth's Oceans, their processes, and life within them.
______. The study of Earth's weather and the forces that it causes.
______. A prediction about a problem that can be tested; may be used to form a theory.
______. A scientific rule of nature that describes the behavior of something in nature,
but does not explain why something will happen in a given situation.
a. Oceanography b. Hypothesis c. Meteorology d. Mass e. Law
10. If you worked for NASA you would be studying Astronomy.
a. True b. False
11. If you worked for NASA you would be studying Astrology.
a. True b. False
12. A modern version of the Metric System that is used by most people around the world.
________________________
13. Early (ancient) astronomers used their eyes to study the night sky because they did
not have telescopes.
a. True b. False
14. Earth Science is divided into _________ specific areas of study.
15. Two of the specific areas of Earth Science are ___________ and _____________
16. Using your definition of the Scientific Method, order the steps correctly.
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3. Chapter 1 Quiz #1 (Nature of Science) Study Guide
17. Which field of Earth Science would study the image below? _____________________
18. Which field of science is NOT considered one of the four major sciences?
a. Oceanography b. Life Science c. Earth Science d. Physics
19. _____________ A measure of the force of gravity on an object.
20. _________________ is the study of properties and composition of matter.
21. ______________________ means having knowledge.
22. _____________In an experiment, the standard used for comparison.
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