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Plate Tectonics
Weather
The Scientific Method
Earth Science
Earths atmosphere
100

What happens in a subduction zone

one plate goes under another

100

Explain precipitation 

Liquid water that falls to earth

100

This part of the experiment that stays the same.

What is constant (or control)

100
Scientific study of the Earth and the Universe around it.
What is Earth Science
100

where do we live in the atmosphere

the troposhere

200

What is a transform boundry

When 2 plates slide past each other horizontally  

200

How are tornadoes made 

Thunderstorms where warm and cold fronts meet

200
This is used as a standard of comparison in the experiment.
What is control
200
Scientific study of the origin, history, and structure of Earth and the processes that shape Earth.
What is Geology
200

what is third layer of the atmosphere 

the mesosphere 

300

What happens at a divergent boundry

2 plates move away from eachother

300

What is the difference between a hurricane and a typhoon

They spin different ways and are located in different areas  

300
This is the variable in an experiment that is measured or observed.
What is dependent
300
Scientific study of the Ocean, including properties and movements of water.
What is Oceanography
300

Which part of the atmosphere do planes fly at

the troposhere

400

What type of plate boundaries makes earthquakes 

divergent plate boundaries 

400

Describe the difference between a snow storm and a blizzard 

Blizzards last at least 3 hours visibility lower than 1/4 mile and winds above 35 mph (plus large amounts of snow)

400
This is the variable in an experiment that is changed.
What is independent
400
The scientific study of the Earth's atmosphere, especially in relation to weather and climate.
What is Meteorology
400

what height level does the exosphere start 

375 miles above Earth

500

Names the 7 main plates boundaries

North American South American European Asian African Australian and Pacific

500

Scale used to measure the speed of tornadoes

The fujita scale 

500
There are five basic steps to the Scientific method (in order).
What is Identify the problem, ask a question, state the hypothesis, perform an experiment, collect data, draw conclusion.
500
The scientific study of the Universe, including space, planets, and stars.
What is Astonomy
500

Name each part of Earths atmosphere

troposphere, stratosphere, mesosphere, thermosphere, and exosphere