General Science Semester Exam Review 2016 Question Preview (ID: 34241)


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An experiment in which only one variable is tested at a time
a) controlled experiment
b) variable
c) hypothesis
d) theory

The study of the five basic natural sciences and the ways in which they overlap
a) integrated science
b) theory
c) law
d) aquifer

The planets closest to the Sun: Mercury, Venus, Earth, and Mars
a) Jovian planets
b) gas giants
c) inner planets
d) outer planets

the phenomenon whereby the shadow of Earth falls on the Moon, producing relative darkness of the full moon
a) lunar eclipse
b) solar eclipse
c) summer solstice
d) winter solstice

The event of Moon's shadow falling on Earth, producing a region of darkness in the daytime
a) lunar eclipse
b) summer solstice
c) winter solstice
d) solar eclipse

The region beyond the Kuiper belt that is populated by trillions of icy bodies and is a source of long-period comets
a) Kuiper belt
b) asteroid belt
c) Milky Way
d) Oort cloud

A meteoroid, or a part of a meteoroid, that has survived passage through Earth's atmosphere to reach the ground
a) meteorite
b) meteor
c) meteoroid
d) asteroid

An educated guess that is testable is called a
a) scientific hypothesis
b) experiment
c) control
d) variable

Does science have limitations?
a) Yes, it can only explain the supernatural
b) No, it can answer any question
c) Yes, it can only explain the natural world
d) Yes, it is limited to Earthly questions.

Something that competent observers can agree is true is called a
a) fact
b) hypothesis
c) law
d) theory

A scientific hypothesis that has been tested over and over again and has not been disproven is called a
a) fact
b) hypothesis
c) law
d) theory

The means of solving practical problems by applying the findings of science is called
a) hypothesis
b) science
c) experiment
d) technology

Which is NOT an outer planet?
a) Jupiter
b) Neptune
c) Saturn
d) Venus

The theory that explains how the solar system formed is called the
a) nebular theory
b) big bang theory
c) giant impact theory
d) solar formation theory

The moon formed when
a) a particle of dust grew into a moon
b) two comets collided
c) part of Mars broke off
d) something hit Earth and the particles grouped together

Which of the following is something a planet must have in order to be suitable for life?
a) carbon
b) energy
c) liquid medium (like water)
d) all of the above

Which is correct?
a) Asteroids are rocky remnants of the inner solar system.
b) Comets are the icy remnants of the outer solar system.
c) Both a and b.
d) None of the above.

Which planet has the shortest trip around the Sun?
a) Earth
b) Jupiter
c) Mars
d) Mercury

Which planet has a tilted axis?
a) Neptune
b) Saturn
c) Uranus
d) Venus

Which planet is the farthest from the Sun?
a) Earth
b) Mars
c) Neptune
d) Uranus

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