Scientific Method
What is an organized way to conduct an experiment called?
Scientific Method
What is the southernmost continent?
Antarctica
In the sciences geology and geography, the word "geo" means __________.
Earth
Name something that might cause an oil spill in the ocean.
Any- severe weather, equipment breaking, human error
What type of shelter is made from blocks of ice?
Igloo
Which part in SM comes after asking a question?
a. Results
b. Hypothesis
C. Materials/Procedures
B. Hypothesis
The average population of Antarctica ranges from _________.
a. 1000-5000 people
b. 5000-10000 people
c. No one lives there
a. 1000-5000 people
Someone who specializes in the study of fossil fuels, like oil, is called a __________.
a. marine biologist
b. geoscientist
c. petroleum engineer
C. Petroleum Engineer
If a marine animal gets covered by the oil, what can happen?
Any- cannot fly, cannot keep warm, ingest the oil, unable to reproduce
In white light, what does ROY G BIV stand for?
the colors of white light
While conducting the experiment, you must have an organized way to record your _____________.
a. Predictions
b. data
c. data and observations
c. data and observations
Name two special adaptations the animals in Antarctica have to survive the extreme cold.
any correct answer- thick fur, blubber, huddle in groups, hibernate, migrate
What type of scientist would study the migration of whales in Antarctica?
a. Geoscientist
b. Marine Biologist
c. Chemist
B. Marine Biologist
What is the difference between an oil slick and an oil shee?
The thickness of oil on top of the water
The large drilling platform is called the ________.
a. rig
b. drill
c. mantle
A. Rig
In which part of SM do you share the results and explain why?
VI. Conclusion
What type of research is allowed in Antarctica?
Peaceful Research
What does it mean for a scientist to "work in the field"?
Working in the natural habitat or environment
What are two different ways to clean an oil spill in the ocean?
Any- absorb it, dissolving powders, use a boom and vacuum
What type of penguin can be found living in Antarctica?
Emperor Penguin
List the 6 parts of SM in order, starting with PROBLEM.
Problem, Hypothesis, Materials/Procedures, Data/Observations, Results, Conclusion
Which ocean borders Antarctica?
Southern Ocean
Out of the scientists and careers we studied, which one did you find the most interesting?
Any reasonable response
How are humans affected by an oil spill?
any reasonable response
In an experiment, what type of variable is being tested or measured?
DV, dependent variable