Scientific Thinking
When our brain gets "tricked" into thinking a certain way, without realizing it, it results in this kind of bias
cognitive bias
When most experts agree based on strong evidence
Scientific Consensus
"How do I make the most efficient compost?" is an example of which step in the Scientific Method?
Question
Meteorology, Geology, Oceanography, and Astronomy are all examples of what
Subspecialties of Earth Science
What do you call the study of the Earth's oceans?
Oceanography
Watching things that already happened to learn from them is what kind of science?
observational science
Stop, Investigate the source, Find better coverage, Trace claims back
SIFT
A graph is a visual way to communicate which component of the Scientific Method?
Data
The area from the surface of the Earth to its center
Geosphere
Caves are found under ice, water, and _______
Ground
Something that can mess up a science experiment's results
confounding variable
Pausing when a science claim makes you feel a strong emotion is what step in SIFT?
Stop
Testing variables using the virtual compost simulator is an example of what component of the Scientific Method?
Experimentation
All the organisms living on the Earth and the environments they live in
Biosphere
Map-making is also called _____________
Cartography
Willingness to admit you may be wrong
cognitive flexibility
Checking who published a piece of scientific information and why is which step in SIFT?
Investigate the source
"Adding 50% green, 50% brown, and 75% water to my compost and turning it weekly resulted in highly efficient compost" is an example of which step in the Scientific Method?
Conclusion
How are the hydrosphere and the atmosphere different from each other?
Also known as a Troglodyte
Other experts check the work for quality
peer review
Why doesn't one single study "settle" a scientific question?
It takes many studies over time to be sure
"If I add 50% green, 50% brown, and 75% water to my compost and turn it weekly, then it will break down efficiently" is an example of which step in the Scientific Method?
Hypothesis
Can the atmosphere contain water?
Yes, it contains some water vapor
A formation that forms from the floor of a cave
Stalagmite