What is Earth Science
Science as a Process
Section 1 Vocab
Section 2 Vocab
Critical Thinking and Math Skills
100
Earth scientists assume that the causes of natural events or phenomena can be determined by
What is "careful observation and experimentation."
100
Name four parts of the scientific methods?
What are "question, hypothesis, test, and conclusion"
100
The scientifi c study of Earth and the universe around it
What is "Earth science"
100
The process of obtaining information by using the senses; the information obtained by using the senses
What is "observation"
100
One kilogram is equal to 2.205 lb at sea level. At the same location, how many kilograms are in 100 lb?
100 kilograms /? 2.205 pounds per kilogram =? 45.35 kg
200
What are the four main branches of Earth science?
What are "geology, oceanography, astronomy, meteorology"
200
The process of evaluating research before publication is called
What is "peer review."
200
The scientific study of the origin, history, and structure of Earth and the processes that shape Earth
What is "geology"
200
An idea or explanation that is based on observations and that can be tested
What is "hypothesis"
200
One meter is equal to 3.281 ft. How many meters are in 5 ft?
5 feet /? 3.281 feet per meter ?= 1.52 meters
300
By understanding how natural forces affect the environment, Earth scientists can
What is "better predict natural disasters."
300
Why might a theory or scientific law change after it has reached general acceptance?
What is "Further scientific research may lead to conflicting information."
300
The scientifi c study of the ocean, including the properties and movements of ocean water, the characteristics of the ocean fl oor, and the organisms that live in the ocean
What is "oceanography"
300
In an experiment, the factor that is deliberately manipulated
What is "independent variable"
300
How could knowing how our solar system formed affect how we see the world?
Knowing how our solar system formed helps us understand Earth’s origin and how solar systems in other parts of the universe formed.
400
Earth scientists help us better understand the world around us by studying how
What is "natural forces shape our environment."
400
Space exploration technology has been used to improve
What is "computers, cars, and medical equipment."
400
The scientifi c study of Earth’s atmosphere, especially in relation to weather and climate
What is "meteorology"
400
In an experiment, the factor that changes as a result of manipulation of one or more other factors (the independent variables)
What is "dependent variable"
400
Name some possible negative effects of a new technology that uses nuclear fuel to power cars.
Possible negative effects might be leakage of radioactivity, especially in accidents, and where to store consumed, but still dangerous, nuclear waste.
500
Earth science assumes that the causes of natural phenomena
What is "can be understood through careful observation."
500
Science impacts society by creating new technology that
What is "benefits society but may cause problems."
500
The scientific study of the universe
What is "astronomy"
500
The process in which experts in a given field examine the results and conclusions of a scientist’s study before that study is accepted for publication
What is "peer review"
500
The accepted value of the average distance between Earth and the moon is 384,467 km . If a scientist measures that the moon is 384,476 km from Earth, what is the measurement’s percentage error?
384,467 km ? - 384,476 km ?= ?9 km ?9 km /? 384,467 km ?= ?0.00002 ?0.00002 *? 100 = -?0.002%
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