Deck 7: Earth and Space Science

Question 1

Which of the following individuals was most critical to the development of our understanding of the earth and space sciences?

A) Wegener
B) Carwin
C) Crick
D) Watson

Answer 1

Wegener

Question 2

Which of the following is the most recent era of geologic time?

A) Precambrian
B) Paleozoic
C) Mesozoic
D) Cenozoic

Answer 2

Cenozoic

Question 3

Which of the following is most closely related to the term "convection"?

A) Radiosondes
B) Zooplankton
C) Geologic time
D) Ocean currents

Answer 3

Ocean currents

Question 4

Which of the following would be most closely associated with the term "Pangaea"?

A) The Borneo volcanic event
B) Large land mass that broke apart
C) Scientific term for the Earth's core
D) Latin name for the earliest fossils

Question 5

Which of the following is the earth system which is comprised of water and land?

A) Hydrosphere
B) Biosphere
C) Atmosphere
D) Geosphere

Question 6

Which of the following is most closely associated with the term "weather"?

A) The average weather in a region over many years
B) The condition of the atmosphere
C) Motion created by heating and cooling
D) Disturbances observed in a path on a map

Question 7

In which layer of the Earth is it supposed that a mass of molten metal exists?

A) Core
B) Crust
C) Mantle
D) Low-velocity

Question 8

Which of the following causes of changes in the Earth's surface come from heat and pressure?

A) Erosion
B) Weathering
C) Internal forces
D) Continental drift

Question 9

Which of the following describe an occurrence of chemical weathering?

A) The splintering of rocks due to ice formation
B) The grinding of rock particles due to abrasion
C) The smoothing of rocks due to water waves
D) The breaking down of rocks due to the release of fluids by plants

Question 10

Which of the following provides the best-known source of information about plants and animals that lived long ago?

A) Ice
B) Tar pits
C) Rocks
D) Recorded history

Question 11

Weather forecasters use a variety of instruments to do their job. In a paragraph, identify the two instruments discussed in this chapter, and briefly describe the type of data gathering for which each is used.

Question 12

The earth's surface, although appearing calm and unchanging, actually undergoes some violent changes. In a paragraph, describe an example of a violent change occurring on earth.

Question 13

The authors suggest that readers, "Visit the United States Geological Survey [USGS] website for resources to teach about volcanoes and other Earth Science phenomena." In a paragraph, provide a brief plan for how you would use this resource to teach a specific topic from earth and space science.

Question 14

When discussing earth materials the authors say, "Earth, our personal spaceship, is full of surprises." In a paragraph, identify and describe two of these surprises.

Question 15

Earth and space science content is easy to make "relevant", because children constantly interact with the earth and are affected by the weather in terms of their play time and required apparel. In a paragraph, provide at least three examples of some earth materials that you could display in your classroom in order to get students to think about what type of play activity they may be engaged in while on this material and the apparel they would need to wear to engage in this play.

Question 16

Weather forecasters must study what the weather will be like in the future, and the authors describe some techniques that are used for this. In at least two paragraphs, describe a teaching unit you could conduct with students to authentically engage them in predicting future weather. Use the section Real Teaching: Clouds in this chapter as a reference.

Question 17

An important part of a teacher's job is to prepare children for their future professional lives. In a paragraph, outline and define the two careers in the earth and space sciences identified in this chapter.

Question 18

In 1912, Alfred Wegener proposed the theory of continents once being joined in a single, large land mass. In a paragraph, describe the factors that contribute to Wegener's theory which have lead scientists to accept the theory.

Question 19

In at least a paragraph, describe how you would teach elementary students what causes ocean currents. Be sure to provide an explanation of how you would explain the cause of the currents in language appropriate for elementary students.

Question 20

Scientists have created a geologic time scale, consisting of four eras, to keep track of changes during Earth's history. In a paragraph, outline the four eras, and describe the most important characteristics of each.
Chapter 7 Multiple Choice Answer Key