Ch 1 Flashcards
Science is…
The systematic study of creation using methods based on observation and experimentation.
Technology is…
The application of science
Earth science is
A collection of scientific fields that focus on observation,researching and exploring aspects of the earth and universe and it cycles
What is the scientific method?
- Identify problem
- Make hypothesis
- Experiment
- Make observations and record data
- Make inferences and conclusions
- Apply findings
What Number is the metric system based on?
10
Why aren’t map projections accurate?
Because the earth is round and cannot be accurately represented on the flat surface without distortion of distances direction size and shape
What is a topographical map?
It shows the location and shape of natural and sometimes Human features( bridges, cities)
Is your conclusion always a fact?
No
Is an incorrect hypothesis of failure? Yes or no? Why?
No because that shows you the incorrect ideas so you can narrow it down to the correct idea
What is a control?
The sample and then experiment in which the variables are kept at the base level
What is a conclusion
A summary of what you’ve learned and what you found out
What’s an inference?
And educated guess based on observation
What is data?
Facts that are observed or measured
What’s an hypothesis
A prediction of what u think will happen
What is the equator?
The imaginary line that divides earth into the northern hemisphere
