Hyp/Law/Theory
What's a Hypothesis?
A prediction based on observations, is formed by starting with a question and a possible explanation
Definition of the Troposphere?
the lowest region of the atmosphere, extending from the earth's surface.
What is the range of the Geosphere?
The area from the surface of the earth down to its center
How many rotations of the earth is a month?
30 rotations
Is the weather short time or long time?
short
What's a Theory?
A very strong well well-supported conclusion based on lots of evidence. Usually explains why.
where is the stratosphere located?
The stratosphere is the second-lowest layer of the atmosphere of Earth, located above the troposphere and below the mesosphere
Definition of the atmosphere?
layer of gases that surrounds the planet
what is an equinox?
whens the earths equator is equal
Is climate short time or long time?
long
What's a Law?
Different from a Theory uses math usually explains what.
How many km is the mesosphere?
region of the upper atmosphere between about 50 and 80 km.
What is the Hydrosphere?
It consists of all the water on earth.
what is a revolution?
when the earth hits one year
have glaceries increased or decreased over the years?
decreased
Whats a Observation?
seen with your eyes doesn't take prior knowledge.
Where is the thermosphere located?
second highest layer of Earth's atmosphere.
What is the Biosphere?
All the animals in the earth living organisms.
what is the earth's degrees on its axis?
23.5
How did they test the average rainfall in the past?
tree rings
What's a Inference?
It combines an observation with prior knowledge.
Where is the exosphere located?
the outermost layer of the atmosphere
What percent of the earth does the Hydrospher take up of the earth?
97%
what causes the seasons?
the earths tilt of the axis
what do the look for in ice core?
Light