General
What is Earth Science?
Branches of Earth Science
Science as a Process
Vocabulary
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What are topographic maps?

Map that show elevation.

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What is Earth Science the study of?
the scientific study of Earth and the universe around it
100
What is astronomy?
the study of the universe beyond Earth
100
Scientific methods often begin with ____________
observations
100
What is an observation?
the process of obtaining information by using the senses of sight, touch, taste, hearing, and smell to gather information about the world
200

Equation for Density?

D=m/v

200
Scientists begin with the assumption that nature is ___________
understandable
200
What is meteorology?
the scientific study of Earth's atmosphere, especially in relation to weather and climate
200
What is an experiment?
a procedure that is carried out according to certain guidelines
200
What is a hypothesis?
a possible explanation or solution to a problem, from an idea that is based on observations and that can be tested
300

What is a contour interval?

The distance between contour lines.

300
How many branches of Earth Science are there?
4
300
What is oceanography?
the scientific study of the ocean, including the properties and movements of ocean water, the characteristics of the ocean floor, and the organisms that live in the ocean
300
What happens once scientists reach a conclusion?
they introduce their findings to the scientific community
300

A fact or situation that is observed to exist or happen, especially one whose cause or explanation is in question.

Phenomena  

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True/False: It is a good idea, and may even get you extra credit, if you show your independence by performing experiments that have not been approved by you teacher.
False
400
Scientists also expect that nature is _________
predictable
400
What is geology?
the scientific study of the origin, history, and structue of earth nd the processes that shape Earth
400

What are the organized and logical approaches to scientific research called?

scientific methods

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What is an independent variable?
factors that can be changed by the person performing the experiment
500

On a Topographic map, what does it mean when the contour lines are closer together?

Location has a steeper slope.

500
What do scientists do?
ask questions about natural events and then work to answer those questions through experiments and examinations
500

Name the 5 systems of Earth Science

Geosphere, Biosphere, Atmosphere, Hydrosphere, & the Cryosphere

500
Scientifc methods are guidelines that scientists follow when problem solving. Name these steps.
make observations, form a hypothesis, test the hypothesis, draw conclusions
500

What is the system that encompasses the total human presence throughout the Earth system including our culture, technology, built environment, and associated activities.

Anthroposphere

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