Methods of Science
Earth's Structure
Earth' Surface
Earth's Interior
Earth's Natural Processes
100

The factor that is changed by the investigator to observe how it affects a dependent variable.

Independent Variable
100

The line of longitude 180 degrees east or west of the prime meridian.

International Date Line

100

What percentage of water covers Earth's surface?

more than 70 (71%)
100

the dense metallic center of Earth

core

100

this process breaks down rocks

weathering (destructive)

200

Name the 3 branches of science

1. Earth Science

2. Life Science

3. Physical Science

200

How many time zones exist around the world?

24

200

List the 5 oceans.

Atlantic, Pacific, Southern, Indian, Arctic

200

What are the layers of the Earth?

crust, mantle, outer core, inner core

200

This natural process creates landforms that are often tall, jagged structures

erosion
300

This is the study of Earth, including rocks, soil, oceans, and the atmosphere.

Earth Science

300

How many degrees does the Earth rotate per hour?

15 degrees

300

List the 7 continents

North America, South America, Asia, Europe, Africa, Australia, Antarctica

300

The outer core is _________ (state of matter)and the inner core is  __________ (state of matter).

liquid, solid

300

List the 4 main causes of Mechanical weathering:

Abrasion, ice wedging, plants, animals

400

 A rule that describes a pattern of law.

Scientific Law

400

What are the 4 Times Zones in the US?

  1. Eastern time zone

  2. Pacific time zone

  3. Central time zone

  4. Mountain time zone

400
Which continent is the largest?

Asia

400

True or False: Some mountains form from the buildup of lava on the ocean floor.

True

400

What is an example of chemical weathering?

oxidation, acid rain

500

Put the steps in order to the Scientific Method

1. Ask a question

2. form a hypothesis

3. Perform the experiment

4. analyze your observations

5. conclusion statement

500

What are the units and symbols for the following Quantities being measured? length, time, mass




meter-m

second-s

kilogram-kg

500

Name the Earth's 5 systems

Atmosphere, Geosphere, Biosphere, Cryosphere, Hydrosphere

500

What are the 4 layers of the mantle?

Uppermost Mantle, Asthenosphere, Upper mantle, Lowermantle

500

List the 5 factors of soil formation

topography, climate, time, parent material, biota
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