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Earth Science

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GeologyThe study of the materials that make up EARTH.
AstronomyThe study of objects beyond Earth's atmosphere.
MeteorologyThe study of the forces and process that cause the atmosphere to change and produce weather.
OrganismAny living thing.
OceanographyThe study of Earth's oceans.
Scientific MethodAseries of problem solving proceduress
Hypothesismust be measurable, must be specific, and should allow the ' If then Statement' method.
Independent VariableIn an experiment is the factor that is changed by the experiments.
Dependent VariableIs a factor that iss affected by changes in the independent variable.
Scientific LawA principle that describes the behavior of a natural phenomenon.
ControlIs used in an experiment to show that the results of an experiment to show that the condition being test
Scientific TheoryIs an explanation based on many observations during repeated investigations.
Why is communication important?So that scientist can know what the other scientist or getting in result.
List 4 main systems. Give a brief explanation of each.Atmosphere- Blancket of glasses that surround earth, Biosphere- All living things, Hydrophere- Water, Geospere- Study of surface of the earth.
Define scientific method and list the five steps of the scientific method in order.State the question, collect information, form a hypothesis, test the hypothesis, observe, record and study data, draw a conclusion. Scientific Method whats done in an experiment.
Bonus: Define GeologyStudy of earth.
Bonus: Define OceanographySomeone who explores the ocean and experiment.
Bonus; Define AstronomySomeone who explores the stars and moon and experiment.



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