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physical model
a representation of objects or systems
three-dimensional representation you can touch
a flow chart
equation representing how a process works
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is a verbal of graphical explanation of how a system works or is organized.
model
conceptual model
value
risk
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Which model is particularly useful in scientific cases with many variables?
physical
graphical
mathematical
conceptual
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it is a good indicator of the amount of rainfall the tree received in a given year
control group
distribution
correlation
data
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Probability is
probability of an outcome that is unwanted
what scientists use when they cannot use an experiment
systematic process for making decisions
the chance that an event will happen
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The decision-making model
helps you make decisions.
all of the above
is a conceptual model.
provides a systematic process.
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explore the ____ of each option
consequences
table
limiting development
graphs
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The chance that an earthquake will occur in your town during the next year is an example of
skepticism
risk
distribution
correlation
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Which model would you use to represent the shape of Earth’s surface beneath the oceans?
conceptual
mathematical
graphical
physical
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it is a conceptual model that provides a systematic process for makeing descions.
model
mathematical model
decision-makeing model
conceptual model
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Which step in the environmental decision-making model should include reading newspapers?
considering values
exploring consequences
gathering information
evaluating all the information
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scientific research is an essential________in solveing enviromental problems.
values
examination of values
first step
graphs
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is it true or false that a model means the probabilty of unwanted outcome
true
false
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educational value
the accumulation, sharing of knowledge
the protection of natural resources
human leisure activities
what is right or wrong
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probabilty is expressed as a number between ___written as a decimal rather than fraction
1/12
100
0/3
0/1
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The mean provides a single numerical measure for one of a population.
characteristic
dwarf wedge mussel
average
individual
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Scientists use statistics to
graph data
analyze data
all of the above
communicate ideas to each other
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social/cultural value
the accumulation, sharing of knowledge
human leisure activities
what is right or wrong
human communities, their values, and their traditions
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____is the probabilty of an unwanted outcome
statics
probabilty
mean
risk
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michael relized that the __________were an important factor on his decision.
observation
enviromental values
all the above
expermints
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The classification and collection of data that are in the form of numbers is called
distribution
probability
mean
statistics
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physical model are ________models you can touch.
values
three-dimensional
first step
exmination of values
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is a group of individuals or events selected to represent the population
mean
risk
sample
statiscs
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Principles or standards we consider important are known as
morals
models
values
data
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model
three-dimensional representation you can touch
a flow chart
a representation of objects or systems
includes maps or charts
