Nature of Science
This is a testable explanation for a phenomenon (observation), often stated as an "if...then..." statement.
What is a hypothesis?
The handle of a metal spoon getting hot when the other end is in a hot soup is an example of this type of heat transfer that requires contact between atoms.
What is conduction?
These waves have the longest wavelengths and lowest frequencies in the EM spectrum, used for broadcasting AM/FM & TV signals.
What are radio waves?
Oceanic movement at the surface moves in large-circulating gyres that are primarily driven by this force of nature and the Coriolis effect.
What is wind?
The theory of plate tectonics explains the large-scale motions of this layer of the Earth which is divided into several large & small pieces that are constantly moving relative to one another.
What is the lithosphere?
In an experiment testing the effect of fertilizer on plant growth, the amount of fertilizer used would be this type of variable.
What is the Independent (IV)?
The way the sun warms the Earth across the vacuum of space is an example of this type of heat transfer via electromagnetic waves.
What is radiation?
While both can be used for communication, these specific waves are primarily used for cellular communications & for exciting the water molecules in our food when we don't want our food to be cold.
What are microwaves?
This slow-moving circulation, driven by differences in water density (as a result of temperature & salinity), moves water masses through the deeper ocean.
What is the oceanic conveyor belt (thermohaline circulation)?
At divergent plate boundaries, plates move apart, often leading to the formation of these underwater mountain ranges and new ocean floor.
What are mid-ocean ridges?
In an experiment testing the effect of temperature on a chemical reaction (let's say glow sticks), the rate (speed) of the reaction would be this type of variable.
What is the Dependent (DV)?
When a liquid absorbs enough heat it will change into this state of matter.
What is a gas?
What is energy?
What is the gulf stream?
The collision of two continental plates results in this major geological feature, such as the Alps.
What are mountains or mountain ranges?
This field of science studies motion and behavior of energy & matter in the Universe.
What is physics?
Hot air rising and cool air sinking which creates currents in our atmosphere which drive weather patterns demonstrates this type of heat transfer through the movement of fluids (liquids/gases).
What is convection?
These high-energy waves are used in medical imaging to see bones and security to see inside of our belongings.
What are x-rays?
Subduction zones, where one plate slides beneath another, are often associated with deep ocean trenches and these potentially explosive geological landforms.
What are volcanoes?
Even if a hypothesis is not supported, the data collected can still lead to this, a summarizing statement of the progress of an investigation that can lead to further scientific discussion.
What is a scientific conclusion?
This is the energy requirement for a solid to change state to a liquid.
What is an increase in kinetic energy (increase in thermal energy, increase in particle movement, etc)?
Gamma rays have the ________ frequency & energy but the _________ wavelength of the differing portions of the EM spectrum.
What is highest & shortest?
What is convection?
This type of plate boundary occurs where plates slide past each other horizontally, often resulting in significant seismic activity, such as along the San Andreas Fault (California).
What is a transform plate boundary?