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Introduction to Environmental Science & Scientific Method
Introduction to Environmental Science & Scientific Method
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Introduction to Environmental Science and process of scientific method
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1
Geothermal energy is an example of a
renewable resource
nonrenewable resource
2
I wonder what causes algae to accumulate in water.
data
observation
conclusion
hypothesis
3
Which of the following is an example of a renewable natural resource?
coal
copper
crude oil
wave energy
4
What essential characteristics does a good experiment have?
independent variables are tested and a control group used
variable is tested
A control group is given the experimental treatment
One independent variable is tested and a control group used
5
Research shows that phosphates increase algae growth in water.
background information/research
hypothsis
data
experiment
6
To check a hypothesis,scientists often set up a test called an
analysis
experiment
observation
theory
7
Environmental science is the study of how the natural world works & how we affect environment
False
True
8
The first step in the scientific experiment
conclusion
observation
hypothesis
data
9
The variable that is TESTED in the experiment
dependent
independent
hypothesis
control group
10
The group that is used for comparison in an experiment is the
variable
control group
data
experimental group
11
A natural resource that is naturally formed much more slowly than we use it is called
ecological
nonrenewable
sustainable
renewable
12
The variable that is MEASURED in the experiment
control
dependent
data
independent
13
Sunlight, Soil, water are examples of
abiotic factors
biotic factors
14
If I add phosphate to a beaker of water, then there will be algae growth
analysis
experiment
hypothesis
observation
15
Add phosphate to water and take observations each day for a month
conclusion
procedure
hypothesis
data
