Natural Disasters
a sudden and violent shaking of the ground, sometimes causing great destruction
Earthquake
is made up of metallic core solid rock and molten rock soil and sediment's
Geosphere
a predicted solution to a scientific problem, usually written in an “if, then” statement
hypothesis
an overflowing of a large amount of water beyond its normal confines, especially over what is normally dry land
Floods
is the mixture of gases surrounding earth
atmosphere
factor in an experiment which the experimenter changes
independent variable
a storm with a violent wind, in particular a tropical cyclone in the Caribbean
Hurricanes
includes water in all its forms ice water vapor and liquid water
Hydrosphere
factor in an experiment that changes as a result of the change in the variable which the experimenter changes
dependent variable
a long sea wave caused by an earthquake
Tsunamis
comprises earths living things
Biosphere
a list of all things that the experimenter makes sure are kept the same during an experiment
constant
Happens when lava and gas discharge from a volcanic vent
Volcanic Eruption
the frozen water part of the Earth system
Cryosphere
What is the independent variable (IV) and what is the dependent variable (DV) in the following question:
"What is the effect of diet vs. regular soda on blood sugar levels?"
IV: Type of soda drank (diet vs. regular)
DV: Blood sugar levels