Earth Science and Geoscience Quiz

The Four Spheres of Earth

• The four spheres of Earth are not specified in the text, but they typically include the lithosphere (land), hydrosphere (water), atmosphere (air), and biosphere (living organisms).

Branch of Science

• The branch of science that deals with the physical, chemical, and biological constitutions of Earth's four spheres is Earth science or geoscience.

Application of Earth Science

• Some Earth scientists use their knowledge of the planet to locate natural resources, predict and mitigate natural disasters, and monitor climate change.

Environmental Science

• The branch of science that studies the impact of human activity on Earth's environment is environmental science.

Science Olympiad

• The Science Olympiad competition includes fields of science such as astronomy, biology, chemistry, and Earth science.
• A total of 8,000 teams from the United States compete in the Science Olympiad each year.

Competition Levels

• The invitational level is considered unofficial and serves as practice for regional and state competitions.
• Teams advance to the national level by winning at the regional and state levels.

Awards

• Winners of the Science Olympiad receive medals, trophies, and other awards.

Christian Science

• Mary Baker Eddy described Science and Health with Key to the Scriptures as her 'most important work'.
• The first edition of Science and Health with Key to the Scriptures was published in 1875.
• The main section of the latest edition of Science and Health with Key to the Scriptures has 700 pages.
• Basic beliefs of Christian Science include the idea that God is infinite, and that God is the only reality.
• The latest edition of Science and Health with Key to the Scriptures includes the Bible, a glossary, and a concordance.