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
What is the prime meridian
The imaginary line that divides the earth into the Western Hemisphere and eastern hemisphere
What are the lines drawn in circles or ovals?
Can’t find
What are contour lines
Lines on a map that joins points of equal elevation
Why should experiments be repeated
To ensure the experiment is done properly
The difference between law and theory
Scientific laws are facts and theories are explanations of the scientific laws
What is a map projection
A system of lines drawn on a flat surface to represent curves
What is water usually measured in metric system
Liters
Why should Christians be especially interested in science
So we can learn more about God’s creation
How to help a friend improve their pH experiment
She needs a control
The goal of earth science is…
To study the earth and the universe surrounding it
