| A | B |
|---|
| earth science | study of our planet, it's changing systems and place in universe |
| geology | study of rock materials & how the solid Earth changes |
| meteorology | study of changing conditions of Earth's atmosphere (weather & climate) |
| astronomy | study of Earth's motions and nature of objects in space |
| engineering | application of science to solving problems |
| observations | information received from our five senses |
| five senses | touch, sight, hearing, smell & taste |
| instruments | things used to extend our senses |
| measurements | observations made using instruments |
| inferences | use of observations to make conclusions |
| exponential or scientific notation | large numbers written in a mathematical shorthand |
| percent deviation | percent error; way of comparing a measurement to an accepted value |
| coordinate system | graphing using an x and y axis |
| density | property of matter; ratio of mass to volume |
| mass | quantity of matter in an object |
| volume | amount of space an object occupies |
