The Scientific Method
What is the first step of the scientific method?
Observations / Ask a question
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This is the largest ocean on Earth.
Pacific Ocean
Name 2 organisms found in the Indian Ocean
Humpback whales, "sea cows", sea lions, seals
From which months is the Southern Ocean iced over?
May to October
What is the variable that is purposefully changed in an experiment?
The independent variable
Timmy wants to know if feeding Arco Brand food pellets will help his goldfish gain weight State a hypothesis using "I think or I predict".
I think feeding Arco Brand food pellets will help Timmy's goldfish gain weight.
Pacific Ocean
Which ocean has spectacular views of sea birds?
Southern Ocean
What are islands that are grouped together called?
Archepelagos
Where are errors listed in an experiment?
The conclusion
Other than I think/I predict, what is a good way to write a hypothesis?
If/then
Which ocean is an important trade route for oil?
Indian Ocean
Which organism is at risk of losing the ice caps found in the Artic Ocean.
Polar Bear
What is the underwater mountain in the Atlantic Ocean called?
The Mid-Atlantic Ridge
Why is it important to share/communicate results?
To allow other scientists to replicate the experiment and discuss future research.
Write a good hypothesis using If/then:
Sonny is testing the effects of blue light on jellyfish movement. He wants to know if it will make the jellyfish move faster.
If jellyfish are exposed to blue light, then they will move faster.
This ocean is warmer, saltier, and lower in oxygen than all the other oceans.
Indian Ocean
Name 1 organism found in the Atlantic Ocean.
Which ocean includes the Black Sea and Caribbean Sea?
Atlantic Ocean
Is a hypothesis written before performing research or after?
After doing research!
Which of the oceans has recently been recognized as an ocean?
Southern Ocean
What is the largest coral reef system in the world?
The Great Barrier Reef
What is the deepest part of the Atlantic Ocean?
The Milwaukee Deep