Unit 1
An idea, even one that is accepted today, may need to be changed slightly or be entirely replaced if new evidence is found that contradicts it. This describes the principle of the...
What is the nature of science?
The variable that is being measured in an experiment
this celestial body can be classified by its shape
what is a galaxy?
causes a planet’s day-night cycle
type of rock where most fossils are likely to be found
What is sedimentary?
A prediction to be tested
Graph showing percentages, often representing categories of information
What is a pie chart?
theory states that all matter and energy suddenly expanded from an extremely small point
What is the Big Bang Theory?
formed at the center of the collapsing nebula according to nebular theory
What is the Sun?
type of fossil dating that provides a general time frame of fossil age by looking at other fossils and structures around it
What is relative dating?
The idea that humans have a responsibility to care for and protect the Earth
What is stewardship?
Shows changes of a factor over time
What is a line graph?
most abundant elements in the universe
What are hydrogen and helium?
causes the phases of the Moon as seen from Earth
What is the changing position of the moon relative to the Earth and Sun?
Used to show Earth's History
What is the geologic time scale?
The idea that environmental, economic, and social issues are interconnected
What is integral ecology?
(Time Spent Studying) causes a change in (Test Score). The dependent variable in the case is...
What is test score?
most widely accepted explanation for the origin of Earth’s moon
What is the giant impact hypothesis?
Pluto’s location towards this celestial feature containing tons of icy bodies
What is the Kuiper Belt?
fossilization processes involves the total replacement of an organism’s remains with minerals, preserving the organisms structure
What is permineralization?
Developing and using critical thinking skills to evaluate choices and dilemmas encountered
What is ethical decision making?
Type of graph that would be best to show the number of students and their favorite fruit
What is a bar graph?
the Hertzprung Russell diagram classifies stars by these two methods
Classification and names of planets in each category
Terrestrial: Mercury, Venus, Earth, Mars
Gas Giants: Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus, Neptune
Imprint of a leaf is found in a layer of sandstone. Analysis of the fossil shows that no organic material remains
What is a mold?