Geology 001 - Physical Geology » Summer 2021 » Chapter 1 Quiz

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Question #1
Why do scientists prefer quantitative data?
A.   Easier to look at and think about
B.   Reveal trends and used in calculations
C.   The data last longer and can be stored better
D.   Give a higher degree of certainty
E.   More aesthetically pleasing
Question #2
In the scientific method, which step would normally follow observation?
A.   Theory development
B.   Hypothesis development
C.   Peer review
D.   Testing/experimentation
E.   Analysis
Question #3
If A=B, and B=C, then A=C. This is an example of inductive reasoning.
A.   TRUE
B.   FALSE
Question #4
The three main groups of rocks are igneous, sedimentary, and metamorphic.
A.   FALSE
B.   TRUE
Question #5
Some of the important objectives of peer review are: (i) it allows the scientific community to reproduce experimental results, (ii) it makes it possible to correct and retract errors, and (iii) it makes it possible to validate theories.
A.   FALSE
B.   TRUE

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