Lab1-Scientific method and intro to geology_Questions
docx
keyboard_arrow_up
School
Georgia State University *
*We aren’t endorsed by this school
Course
1121
Subject
Geology
Date
Dec 6, 2023
Type
docx
Pages
7
Uploaded by DukeScorpion3679
Lab 1
GEOL 1121
Name …………………..
Scientific method and Introduction to Geology
The scientific method
is a series of steps followed by scientific investigators to answer
specific questions about the natural world. The steps of the scientific method are as
Observation, Question, Hypothesis, Experiment, Results, Conclusion.
1)
Explain the term “science” in your own words. (2 pts)
Science is the study of how things work and why things do what they do
2)
Make your own observations about something around you.
It could be something in
your house that is happening, something you see outside your window, something
you remember seeing on campus.
For each observation, write a hypothesis about
WHY the thing you observed happened. Finally, write and explanation of how you
would test your hypothesis. Please do this for three observations and fill in the table.
(9 pts)
Observation
Hypothesis (why the thing
you observed happened)
How would you test the
hypothesis
TV next to me has no
Nothing is plugged in or on
Plug a XBOX or cable box
signal
to give the TV something
to
into it to see if it gives it a
signal
An ant on
the table
Someone left food out that
attracted the ant
Set up a camera to see if
someone
is
leaving
crumbs
My brother spilled his
water bottle on the floor
If I push the water at a
smaller strength it will
move but not fall off the
table
Keep pushing the water
harder and harder and see
how hard I have to push it
till it falls.
3)
What is an example of something you have heard at some point in your life that is a
hypothesis but was presented to you as a theory? (2 pts)
People say humans only use 10% of their brains as if it’s a theory but there isn’t enough
concrete evidence to support this notion.
4)
What is one scientific law you learned in high school or in any other science class?
(2 pt)
Law of Motion – an object in motion will stay in motion unless acted upon by another
force.
5)
This graph shows the weather on GSU campus from May 11, 2020.
What was the
temperature at 9 am? Make sure to include units! (2 pts)
The temperature was 55 degrees Fahrenheit
6)
Does this graph represent observations or hypotheses? Why? (4 pts)
Observations because unlike a hypothesis there is actual facts and data that match
these observations to back up their legitimacy
7)
Using that same graph, make two more observations about the weather that day. (2
pts)
The weather is at its coolest between 5 and 7am and 7 am marks the start of the
steady increase in temperature until it starts dropping back down at 4pm.
The peak of both charts, wind and temperature, happen at similar hours of the day.
Your preview ends here
Eager to read complete document? Join bartleby learn and gain access to the full version
- Access to all documents
- Unlimited textbook solutions
- 24/7 expert homework help
8)
Now, here is the weather from April 29, 2020.
What do you observe was different from
this day than May 11
th
? What is a hypothesis that would explain these observations?
How would you test that hypothesis? (6 pts)
There was precipitation on April 29, compared to May 11 where there was none. I think
there was participation on this day due to the amount of water in the surrounding areas
as well as the season that the provided city was in. I would test this theory by checking
the clouds each day and seeing what type of clouds result in a rainy forecast.
Now let’s look into some basic math problems.
9)
A car travels 5 miles in 20 minutes. How fast was it traveling (in miles/min) (2 pts)
0.25 miles per minute
10)How fast was it traveling (in mph) (2 pt)
15 mph
11)A car was traveling at 60 mph for 30 minutes. How far did it travel, in km? (3 pts)
48.28 km
12)A stick is 0.5 m long. How long is it in inches? (2 pts)
19.685 inches
13)A rock has a surface area of 3 in
2
.
What is the surface area in cm
2
? Remember: in
2
= in*in and both units need to be converted. (4 pts)
19.3548 square centimeters
Introduction to Geology
Geology
is the science that deals with the earth's physical structure and substance, its
history, and the processes that act on it.
14) Is the earth a dynamic system? If so, explain why in your own words.
The earth is a dynamic system because it maintains its existence by using resources it
contains within itself and continues to function
15) Listed below are general things we use/find in everyday life. Can you think of ways
geology has affected for the construction, destruction, usage, or behavior of these
items?
Item
How geology has affected for the
construction, destruction, usage, or
behavior of the item
Pencil
Geology has effected the production of
pencils through the mining and creation
of the product. When it comes to mining,
graphite is used to create the lead for
pencils, which originates from geological
processes.
Fossil fuel
Fossil fuels are formed from organic
materials that went through geological
processes during their creation. Geology
is present during every stage of the fossil
fuel lifecycle, and is necessary for their
creation and extraction.
Your preview ends here
Eager to read complete document? Join bartleby learn and gain access to the full version
- Access to all documents
- Unlimited textbook solutions
- 24/7 expert homework help
The ancient city of Pompeii
A volcanic eruption is a geological event,
and with this event it buried the city in ash
which surprisingly preserved the city very
well over time, as a result of another
geological process.
Atlanta subway system
Through its construction, the MARTA has
affected geological environments around
it through the creation of underground
tunnels and such.
Lake Lanier
Lake Lanier is a reservoir meaning it was
man created through the construction of
the Buford Dam. Geological studies were
done to select a proper site for the pair as
well as to ensure functionality.
16) What major do you study? How do you think geology and your major are
connected?
My major is Computer Information Systems and I think that connects to geology
because computers are made out of metal, which is extracted from the earth making
geological processes part of its construction.