Earth Science Basics
what is science?
the study of creation
What is volcanology?
the study of volcanoes
what is the scientific method?
a series of steps that scientists use to investigate problems and answer questions
the amount of matter in an object
mass
Convert 6000 grams (g) into kilograms (kg)
6 grams
the way we apply science to our everyday lives is through....
technology
what is meteorology?
the study of the earth's atmosphere
what is a hypothesis?
a prediction of what you think will happen in an experiment
In the United States, we use what system for measurements?
Imperial
Write the following in scientific notation:
777
7.77 x 10^2
true or false: laws can change as more data becomes available
false: theories can change, but laws cannot
What type of oceanographer might study sharks and how they can thrive in their environment?
biological oceanographer
True or false: qualitative observations are measurements
false: qualitative observations are descriptions
in the metric system, temperature is measured in....
degrees Celsius
Convert 3.1 liters (L) to milliliters (mL)
3100 milliliters
what is earth science?
the study of the earth and the universe surrounding it
what is paleontology?
the study of fossils
why is it important to control variables during an experiment?
to ensure that any change in the outcome of our experiment is caused by the variable we are testing
what are the units for density in the metric system?
g/cm^3 or g/mL
Convert 490,490 millimeters (mm) into kilometers (km)
0.490490 kilometers
what is a scientific law?
a generalization based on observations that describe the way an object behaves under specific conditions. laws are always true!
what is physical oceanography?
the study of waves and currents in the ocean
Name all six steps of the scientific method
1. state the problem
2. make a hypothesis
3. experiment
4. observe and record results
5. make a conclusion
6. apply the findings
what is the metric system?
a universal system of measurement based on the number 10
Write the following in standard notation:
8.24 x 10^-8
0.0000000824