mid-term ch.1 science – Flashcards
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the study of solid earth is called
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geology
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the earth scientist most likly to study storms is an
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meteorologist
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the study of the origin solar system and the universe in general is
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astronomy
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How long ago were the first scientific observations about earth made?
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several thousand years ago
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The earth's scientist most likely to study volcanos
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geologist
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one possible first step in scientific problem solving is to
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ask a question`
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a statement that consistently and correctly explains a natural phenomenon
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a theory
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when scientists pose questions about how nature operates and attempts to answer those questions through testing and observation they are conducting
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examanations
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the scientific study of earth and the universe around it is
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earth science
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the scientific study of the origin history, and structure of earth and the processes that shape earth is
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geology
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the scientific study of the ocean, including the properties and movements of ocean water, the characteristics of the ocean floor and the organisms that live in the ocean is
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oceanography
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the scientific study of earth's atmosophere, especially in relation to weather and climate is
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meterology
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scientific study of the universe is
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astronomy
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the process of obtaining information by using the senses, the information obtained by using the senses, is
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observation
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an idea or explanation that is based on observations and that can be tested
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hypothesis
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in an experiment the factor that is deliberately manipulated
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independent variable
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in an experiment factor that changes as a result of manipulation of one or more other factors
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dependent variable
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the process in which experts in a given field examine the results and conclusions of a scientist's study before that study is accepted for publication
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peer review
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is an explanation that is consistent with all existing tests and observations
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theory
