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In the "Build a Boat" challenge, how long must the boat float in order to be considered successful?
20 seconds
What is the first step in the scientific method?
Ask a question
something we observe over and over again
pattern
Double: In a study examining the effect of temperature on the rate of a chemical reaction, what is the dependent variable?
the rate of the chemical reaction
Triple:
After completing an experiment, you should analyze your _____________.
data
What term describes the standards or requirements that define what a successful project should achieve?
criteria
Double:
What should you do after analyzing your data to summarize your findings?
Draw conclusions
True or False: Continents are tectonic plates.
False
the place where two plates meet
plate boundary
A type of plate boundary where two tectonic plates are moving away from each other.
Divergent boundary
A type of plate boundary where two tectonic plates are moving towards each other.
One of the very large sections of hard, solid rock that make up Earth’s outer layer.
Plate
A type of plate boundary where two tectonic plates are sliding past each other.
Transform boundary
True or false. Convergent boundaries can cause mountains, earthquakes, or volcanoes.
True
Double: The __________ ___________ does not receive the experimental treatment and serves as a comparison.
control group
In the "Build a Boat" challenge, how long must the boat float in order to be considered successful?
20 seconds
Double:
When one tectonic plate moves under another plate, often causing volcanoes or earthquakes.
Subduction zone
**Double**
After asking a question, what should you do to gather information about your topic?
conduct research
The layer of Earth beneath the crust, made of hot, molten rock that moves slowly over time.
mantle
Most earthquakes and volcanoes happen at plate _______________.
The theory that Earth's crust is divided into tectonic plates that move and interact, causing earthquakes, volcanoes, and mountain building.
Plate Tectonics
Create a testable question.
Large pieces of Earth's crust that move and float on top of the mantle
Plate Tectonics
The liquid layer made of iron and nickel
outer core
The solid, hot center of the Earth, made of metals (iron and nickel)
inner core