20 questions
What is the definition of density?
Relationship between something’s mass and volume
Property of all matter
How much “stuff” (matter) in a certain amount of “space” (volume
All of the above
What are the units for density?
grams/milliliter
g/cm3
g/mL
All of the above
If an object floats, it is _______ dense than water.
If an object sinks in water, it is ______ dense than water.
The density of water is equal to
1.0 g/mL
1.0 g/cm3
Both the choices are correct
How does temperature affect density?
Warmer things rise and are less dense
Colder things sink and are more dense
Warm water rises above cold water
All of the above
Which gas is more dense than air?
Hydrogen
Helium
Carbon dioxide
The equation for density is
Density = mass/volume
Density = volume/mass
Density x mass = volume
Mass = volume/density
The density of substance A is 0.98 and the density of substance B is 4.2. Which substance is more dense?
A
B
What is the order of the layers of the earth from most dense to least dense?
Inner core, outer core, mantle, crust, continental
Outer core, mantle, crust, inner core, continental
Continental, crust, mantle, outer core, inner core
What is the equation for rate of change?
ROC = change in value/time
ROC = mass/volume
ROC = change in field value/distance
None of the above
A car travels 45 km in 60 min. What is the rate of change?
0.75 km/min
2,700 km/min
1.33 km/min
105 km/min
What are the four branches of Earth Science?
Oceanography
Meteorology
Geography
Geology
Astronomy
A student measures the density of a cork to be 0.40 g/mL. The actual density is 0.35 g/mL. What is the student's percent error? Round your answer to the nearest tenth.
Quantitative observations use
scientific equipment
numbers
all of the above
none of the above
Qualitative observations
use the senses only
are used to gather information about the world around us
are less accurate than quantitative observations
all the choices are correct
What is the definition of an inference?
a conclusion based on observations
an experiment based on observations
a type of graph using data from observations
None of the choices are correct
Classification in Earth Science includes
grouping, sorting, and organizing
a system based on similar characteristics
a system to make science easier and faster to understand
all choices are correct
What type of galaxy is shown in the picture?
spiral
irregular
elliptical
milky way
What is the density of a rock if it’s mass is 15 g and the volume is 10 cm3? Make sure you include units in your answer.