Scientific Method
observations that include numbers
quantitative observations
study of the Earth and its physical features
Geology
the amount of matter in an object
Mass
Developed the "heliocentric" model of the universe
Copernicus
This is the type galaxy our Solar System is in; What is its name?
A spiral galaxy called the Milky Way Galaxy
designed to test a hypothesis
experiment
the study of insects
Entomology
the size of an object's surface ; the units are always squared
Area
time required for Moon to orbit the Earth
Month
Name the 4 outer planets. What kind of planets are they?
Jupiter, Saturn (gaseous planets) Uranus, Neptune (ice giants)
a factor being tested in an experiment
variable
the study of caves
Speleology
SI unit for temperature
Kelvin
This is when Earth's shadow falls on the Moon or the Moon moves into Earth's shadow: Sun-Earth-Moon alignment order
Lunar Eclipse
This holds the highest % of mass in our Solar System; What is its %.
The Sun; ~99%
point where you reach a determination about your hypothesis
conclusion
the study of old fossil animals
Paleozoology
Mass divided by volume and units used
density; g/cm3 (solid volume) or g/ml (liquid volume)
This is when only part of the Moon occurs at the lightest part of the shadow; partial lunar and solar eclipses occur here
Penumbra Stage
mixtures of rock, ice, and dust held together by gravitational attractions among particles; how do these orbit?
Comets; they orbit the Sun in long elliptical orbits
when you explain or interpret the things you observe
inference
the study of cancer or tumors
Oncology
unit that combines two or more bases; give 2 examples
Derived Unit; speed or density
What moon phase comes after the full moon phase?
waning gibbous
What two factors affect the strength of the gravitational force between objects?
the mass of the objects and distance between them