Scientific Method
the factor in an experiment that changes as a result of the manipulation of the independent variable. It is the data you collect.
Dependent Variable
the day-to-day condition of the atmosphere in a certain area
Weather
Fill in the blank: Matter cannot be ______ or ________.
process of breaking rock into smaller pieces
Weathering
The bending of light
Refraction
the factor in an experiment that is altered by the experimenter. This is purposely changed or manipulated; “the cause”
Independent Variable
the average weather in a certain area over a long period of time
Climate
When molecules are heated up the move ________.
Faster
when plates separate from each other
Divergent boundary
the number of times waves pass a point
Frequency
A testable statement about what you think will happen in an experiment. It is a prediction about the relationship between variables. (Written in “if...then...” form)
Hypothesis
the average weather in a certain area over a long period of time
Atmosphere
Ocean water rising in the air is an example of what?
Evaporation
The crust is made out of...?
Rock and soil
Allows NO light to pass through
Opaque
Things kept the exact same in an experiment to make sure the experiment is fair
Constant
Which clouds are thin and wispy?
Cirrus Clouds
Trail mix is an example of what?
Mixture
The outer core is made out of what?
Iron and Nickel
Allows all light to pass through
Transparent
Which of these is the second step in the Scientific Method?
ASK A QUESTION
CONDUCT THE EXPERIMENT
FORM A HYPOTHESIS
COLLECT DATA
GATHER MATERIALS
DRAW A CONCLUSION
Form a hypothesis
Air cools, becomes dense, and sinks clear skies, light wind
High Pressure
When molecules move slowly, it is a...?
Solid
Inner core