Where do scientists record their observations?
In a science notebook
What is a map?
A map is a flat representation of Earth. It has a title, legend and symbols.
What are the 5 oceans?
Pacific, Atlantic, Southern, Indian, Arctic
What are the 7 continents?
North America, South America, Europe, Asia, Africa, Antartica, Australia
What should always go in a Science Notebook?
The date and a title
What is a globe?
A globe is a sphere and representation of the Earth
What is a pond?
A pond is water with land around it. It is not deep as a lake
What are mountains?
The highest land on Earth. It is made of rock and has pointed tops
When scientists draw their observations, what should they add to their observation(s)?
Labels
What are the cardinal direcetions?
North, South, East, West
What is the difference between a river and a stream?
A stream is a small river
What is a valley?
A valley is low land between mountains and hills
True or false? Making a mistake is a good thing?
True
What is something similar between a map and a globe?
answers vary
What is the the largest ocean on Earth?
Pacific
What is an island?
An island is land surrounded by water
What do scientists do?
Observe, make predictions, ask questions, tests
What do maps helps us with?
location
learn information about the earth
What are the bodies of water on Earth?
Pond, river, stream, glacier, ocean, lake
True or False. Earth is covered with mostly land.
False