ESS: Scientific Method

The correct unit for Density is:

The word that is placed after a measured number and gives that number meaning is called:

This branch of Earth science studies Earth, its neighbors, and other matter in the universe.

Which graph would be best when showing trends or how data changes over time?

What can be inferred about speed and braking distance from the above graph?

This branch of Earth science studies the interactions between organisms and their surroundings

The Earth's four main systems are independent of one another.

A "big idea" explanation that has been tested repeatedly and gains acceptance is called a:

Earth science assumes that the causes of natural phenomena:

5000 milligrams = __________ decigrams

The process of evaluating research before publication is called:

This branch of Earth science uses rocks and glaciers to interpret clues to Earth's history.

During a scientific experiment it is important to have a(n) __________, to measure against.

A scientific observation can be made with:

The process by which scientists work through a problem is called the:

The water in Earth's oceans, sea, lakes, rivers, glaciers, and in the atmosphere make up the:

20 kilometers = ___________ meters

Which of theses steps would be the first step in a scientific method?

This is the branch of Earth science that deals with the blanket of air that surrounds Earth.

What might a theory or scientific law change after it has reached general acceptance?