Amplify Chapter 3 Quiz

Mars Geology Chapter 3

  1.  
    In a scientific argument, reasoning is _________.
    A. explaining that evidence has nothing to do with your claim B. a completely unnecessary step that no one should waste time on C. a concept first introduced by the scientist Cyrus Thalesius, positing that planetary orbits follow harmonic relationships. D. showing how evidence is connected to your claim (why it matters)
  2.  
    Based on the evidence that we've looked at, the channel on Mars was formed by ________.
    A. lava B. glaciers C. magma D. water
  3.  
    Which of the following is NOT a part of a scientific argument?
    A. astrology B. claim C. evidence D. reasoning
  4.  
    The rock found on mars was an example of _________ rock
    A. igneous B. metamorphic C. sedimentary D. convalescent
  5.  
    Triangle shaped landforms can be caused by___________.
    A. lava only B. water only C. neither lava nor water D. lava or water
  6.  
    A landform is _____________
    A. something that creates planets B. a specialized tool used by ancient civilizations for measuring the density of soil C. a type of traditional dance performed by nomadic tribes, where participants mimic the movements of natural landscapes D. a feature that forms on the surface of a planet.
  7.  
    A scientific argument will be more convincing if ________________.
    A. You present a large volume of unrelated data B. you use reasoning to show how your evidence is connected. C. You use complex jargon and technical terms D. You rely on popular opinions and trends
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Mars Geology Chapter 3

  1.  
    In a scientific argument, reasoning is _________.
    A. explaining that evidence has nothing to do with your claim B. a completely unnecessary step that no one should waste time on C. a concept first introduced by the scientist Cyrus Thalesius, positing that planetary orbits follow harmonic relationships. D. showing how evidence is connected to your claim (why it matters)
  2.  
    Based on the evidence that we've looked at, the channel on Mars was formed by ________.
    A. lava B. glaciers C. magma D. water
  3.  
    Which of the following is NOT a part of a scientific argument?
    A. astrology B. claim C. evidence D. reasoning
  4.  
    The rock found on mars was an example of _________ rock
    A. igneous B. metamorphic C. sedimentary D. convalescent
  5.  
    Triangle shaped landforms can be caused by___________.
    A. lava only B. water only C. neither lava nor water D. lava or water
  6.  
    A landform is _____________
    A. something that creates planets B. a specialized tool used by ancient civilizations for measuring the density of soil C. a type of traditional dance performed by nomadic tribes, where participants mimic the movements of natural landscapes D. a feature that forms on the surface of a planet.
  7.  
    A scientific argument will be more convincing if ________________.
    A. You present a large volume of unrelated data B. you use reasoning to show how your evidence is connected. C. You use complex jargon and technical terms D. You rely on popular opinions and trends

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