Galaxies
One of these has structured arms.
A spiral galaxy
Plates that are coming together are called?
Convergent
How many planets are in the solar syetm?
Eight
What does the Gulfstream do?
It brings warm water to an area and heats the air.
What is a hypothesis?
An statement that can be tested through scientific investigation.
Where stars are formed
Nebula
Plates that slide opposite of each other are called?
Transform boundaries
Our planet orbits what star?
The Sun
What two phases of the water cycle produce hurricane formation?
Evaporation and condensation
Why should scientific theories be replicable?
To make sure data is accurate.
This galaxy is the closest to the Milky Way
Andromeda Galaxy
What was the name of the huge landmass that covered Earth before the continental drift? (The supercontinent)
Pangea
What object affects our tides?
The moon
What is the short term name for rain, snow, and sleet?
Weather
How are scientific theories different than regular theories?
They must be supported by evidence or data.
Which galaxies have no particular shapes?
Irregular galaxies
Where tectonic plates are located
The lithosphere
Why do all planets orbit around the Sun?
The Sun's gravity
Long term weather conditions of a location are called?
The climate.
How do we begin to hypothesize?
By making observations
What shape is and elliptical galaxy?
An ellipse (football shape)
What kind of plates are pulling apart?
Diverging plates
What unit is used to measure OUTSIDE of the solar system?
A light year
What form of heat transfer creates a sea breeze?
Convection and conduction
How do we test a hypothesis?
Conduct an experiment