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Class ___________
Introduction to Earth Science ■ Review and Reinforce
The Study of Earth Science
Building Vocabulary
If the statement is true, write true. If the statement is false, change the
underlined word or words to make the statement true.
1. A sphere is a group of parts that work together as a whole.
2. Matter is the ability to do work or cause change
3. A(n) astronomer studies the universe beyond Earth.
4. Scientists called geologists study Earth’s weather and climate.
5. Oceanographers try to solve problems, such as pollution, that result from the use of
Earth’s resources.
Match the vocabulary word to the correct description.
____ 6. Geologist
a.
studies the solar system, stars, and galaxies
____ 7. Oceanographer
b.
studies the weather and the atmosphere
____ 8. Meteorologist
c.
studies the solid Earth
d.
studies Earth’s environment and resources
e.
studies the oceans
____
9. Astronomer
____ 10. environmental scientist
Pick the correct letter for the multiple choice questions below.
13. Venus is the planet that is closest in size to Earth. Venus also has
volcanoes and an atmosphere. Which types of Earth scientists would an
astronomer most likely ask to help analyze new data from Venus?
a. environmental scientist and geologist
b. meteorologist and oceanographer
c. environmental scientist and oceanographer
d. geologist and meteorologist
14. An Earth scientist who studies the atmosphere is called a(n)
a. oceanographer.
b. astronomer.
c. geologist.
d. meteorologist.
Name __________________________ Date _________________
Class ___________
Introduction to Earth Science ■ Answer Key
The Study of Earth Science
Building Vocabulary
If the statement is true, write true. If the statement is false, change the
underlined word or words to make the statement true.
1. False - system A sphere is a group of parts that work together as a whole.
2. False – energy Matter is the ability to do work or cause change
3. True A(n) astronomer studies the universe beyond Earth.
4. False – meteorologist Scientists called geologists study Earth’s weather and
climate.
5. False – environmental scientists Oceanographers try to solve problems, such as
pollution, that result from the use of Earth’s resources.
Match the vocabulary word to the correct description.
_c___ 6. Geologist
a.
studies the solar system, stars, and galaxies
__e__ 7. Oceanographer
b.
studies the weather and the atmosphere
__b__ 8. Meteorologist
c.
studies the solid Earth
__a__ 9. Astronomer
d.
studies Earth’s environment and resources
__d__ 10. environmental scientist e.
studies the oceans
Pick the correct letter for the multiple choice questions below.
13. Venus is the planet that is closest in size to Earth. Venus also has
volcanoes and an atmosphere. Which types of Earth scientists would an
astronomer most likely ask to help analyze new data from Venus?
a. environmental scientist and geologist
b. meteorologist and oceanographer
c. environmental scientist and oceanographer
d. geologist and meteorologist
14. An Earth scientist who studies the atmosphere is called a(n)
a. oceanographer.
b. astronomer.
c. geologist.
d. meteorologist.