Observation vs. Inference
Scientific Method
Branches of Earth Science
Vocabulary
Miscellaneous
100

The guy is wearing a red jacket. 

What is an observation. 

100

Name the steps of the Scientific Method

What is:

Making Observations

Asking a question

Stating a hypothesis

Collecting data

Drawing Conclusions

100

How many branches are there in Earth Science?

What is Four

100
What word is this definition:

an orderly and reasoned process for answering questions.

Science

100

Create a sentence using qualitative data

Sample: Red and green apples are in the bowl. 

200

I left my sock at my friend's house because I took them off at his house.

What is an inference.

200

Identify the part of the scientific method: 

The grass is brown at the area where students wait for the bus.

What is observation

200

Identify the correct branch of science and the job:

I spend a lot of time exploring the depths of Earth with the use of a submarine or SCUBA suit. 

Oceanology and Marine biologist/ Oceanographer 

200

Something you do to test a hypothesis. 

experiment

200

Formulate a statement that is an example of quantitative data

Sample answer: The mass of the fish is 2 lbs. 

300

The sky was blue today during the day, but now it is red due to the sunset. 

What is an observation. 

300

Identify the step in the Scientific Method:

Students walked on the grass and therefore the grass was brown.

What is Draw conclusions

300

Identify the correct branch of science and the job:

I look at radar screens and try to predict where the next hurricanes will hit and at what time. 

Meteorologist and Meteorology 

300

This can be qualitative or quantitative and are pieces of information collected to test a hypothesis. 

Data

300

Define scientific law

a statement that describes an observed phenomenon; it is supported by evidence collected from many observations and experiments. 

400

The students will work hard during class tomorrow. 

What is an inference. 

400
State the step in the scientific method:


Why is the grass brown near where the students wait for the bus?

What is Question

400

Identify the correct branch of science and the job:

I am a part of one of the oldest branches of Earth Science. I have spent time studying the stars and galaxies around me through telescopes. 

Astronomer and Astronomy

400

The series of Steps that include, making observations, forming questions, stating hypothesis, collecting data, and reaching a conclusion

Scientific Method

400

What is the importance of the 5 senses when it comes to experiments and science?

The five senses allows us to make observations which then can lead to inferences or educated guesses about the phenomenon being studied. 

500

It is going to be cold and rainy tomorrow since it is Spring.

What is an Inference

500

State the scientific method step:

For the experiment, San observed students for 3 days while waiting for the bus. He recorded that students only stood on the grass close to where the bus picks them up. 

What is collect data

500

Identify the correct branch of science and the job:

I study Mount Etna, an active volcano in Europe. After seeing an eruption, I wanted to study how volcanoes can be such a destructive force. 

Volcanologist and Geology 

500

A statement that explains a complex idea; it is supported by evidence collected from many experiments. 

Scientific Theory

500

How can observations help us make inferences?

Observations help by allowing us to take information previously known and apply it to a new situation. 

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