Explain why Science is different from other activities involving thought.
Science is based on EVIDENCE.
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Why is science DURABLE?
IT IS OPEN TO CHANGE!!!
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What is Erosion? What are things that can cause erosion?
The movement of weathered material. Wind, water, gravity, ice
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Explain how a Delta is formed.
Deposition - ex. sand that is eroded by a river gets deposited as it meets an ocean.
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An underwater earthquake causes a Tsunami to form. Which two spheres are interacting?
Geosphere and Hydrosphere
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What's another word for a well-supported explanation of nature?
Scientific Theory
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What does QUANTITATIVE data consist of?
Numbers! (mass, volume, etc)
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What is deposition?
"Laying down of sediment"
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What is the main effect glaciers have had on Florida.
When glaciers melted they changed the coastline.
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Plants, Animals, Humans. Which sphere are these all a part of?
Biosphere
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Why do scientific investigations need to be repeated?
More data ensures accurate results.
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Why do scientific laws last through the years?
They are open to change as new evidence is presented.
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The process of ________________ causes rocks to change composition when reacting with oxygen.
Chemical Weathering/Oxidation
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How are mountains important to Florida.
They are an important source of sediment for our beaches.
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What is the layer of mostly invisible gases that surround and protect the Earth?
The Atmosphere.
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What does QUALITATIVE data consist of?
Descriptions (ex. what does the sugar cube look like after shaking)
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Hayley is conducting an experiment to determine if the shape of a container affects the rate water evaporates. Why is it important that she keeps accurate notes about her procedure and results?
To repeat the same experiment to determine if the results are valid.
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How does the action of waves cause a coastline to change over time?
Wave action can erode away the beach.
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What's the difference between a river and a lake?
A river is moving water - a lake is water surrounded by land.
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Describe an interaction between the Atmosphere and the Hydrosphere.