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Earth Science - Chapter 1
Earth Science - Chapter 1
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Intro to Earth Sci , Scientific Method
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Study of the Earth and the universe around it
Geology
Earth Science
Geography
Astronomy
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Study of the ocean; including properties, movement, chemistry of water and features of seafloor
astronomy
oceanography
geology
meteorology
3
Process in which experts in a field examine results and conclusions of a study pre publication
variable
theory
peer review
observation
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Study of the universe
Geology
Meteorology
Astronomy
Astrology
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Study of the ways in which humans interact with their environment
Oceanography
Biology
Environmental Science
Geology
6
An explanation for phenomena based on observation, testing, reasoning; has lots of evidence
experiment
observation
theory
hypothesis
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Testable idea or explanation that leads to an investigation
observation
hypothesis
theory
peer review
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Inernational System of Units
ISU
SI
SU
Customary measure
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The factor in an experiment that is deliberately manipulated
theory
dependent variable
independent variable
hypothesis
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Study of the Earth's atmosphere, weather, and climate
geology
meteorology
astronomy
oceanography
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Factor in an experiment that changes as a result of one or more factors
Independent Variable
Dependent Variable
Observation
Theory
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Obtaining information by using the senses
dependent variable
hypothesis
observation
theory
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Study of the origin, history, and structure of the Earth
Oceanography
Geology
Astronomy
Meteorology