chapter 3 Flashcards
The Scientific Method & Tools of Exploration
what is qualitative data? examples?
data that describes something
color Shape texture smell taste
What is quantitative data
data that can be measure
height mass volume density
What is “falsifiability”?
ability to be proven false, or refuted
What is the difference between a hypothesis, a scientific theory, and a scientific law?
hypothesis are an educated guess
theorys have been tested relenlessly
law is observable fact
what is a Shaded-relief map and what is it good for?
Show the shape of the land by stimulating light and shadows on the hills and valleys.
is good at showing topography
what is a topographic map and what is it good for?
show the elevation above sea level using contour lines (lines of equal elevation)
good for slope and elavation change.
what are Satellite images and what are they good for?
Satellites can capture images using different wavelength from the EM spectrum
good to show vegetation, rocks, and other features
what is a Geologic map and what is it good for?
Show the distribution of different rock units and geologic features
shows matirial that the geological surroundings are made of
