Lesson 1 Jan. 3

Question 1

Scientific Method Step 1

Answer 1

Observe phenomena that stimulate a question or problem

Question 2

Scientific Method Step 2 - Hypothesis

Answer 2

Educated guess for the answer

Question 3

Scientific Method Step 3 Design

Answer 3

Design a test for the hypothesis in an experiment

Question 4

Scientific Method Step 4 Predict

Answer 4

Predict if experiment will prove/disprove hypothesis

Question 5

Scientific Method Step 5 Conduct

Answer 5

Conduct experiment and observe

Question 6

Scientific Method Step 6

Answer 6

Draw a conclusion or generalized “rule” from the results of experiment

Question 7

Hypothesis

Answer 7

Something you can test - what’s left is a possible explanation -da da da because da da da

Question 8

Theory

Answer 8

A bunch of hypothesis coming together - “well substantiated explanation aquired thru the SM and repeatedly tested and confirmed through observation and experimentation. Eliminates the bad hypothesis. Based on evidence!

Question 9

Law

Answer 9

A statement based on repeated experimental observations that describes some phenomenon of nature - can use math.

Question 10

Atmosphere

Answer 10

Gases needed to sustain life.

Question 11

Hydrosphere (Cryosphere)

Answer 11

Solid, liquid, and gas water - cryo is water frozen as snow and ice.

Question 12

Biosphere

Answer 12

parts of the Earth where living organisms exist

Question 13

Lithosphere

Answer 13

Literally means rock. Continues from the crust, mantle, cores

Question 14

Seven Significant Latitudes

Answer 14

North Pole       90
Arctic Circle    66.5
Tropic of Cancer    23.5
Equator
Tropic of Capricorn
Antarctic Circle
South Pole

great circle - circle formed by the intersection of the Earth’s surface with any plane that passes thru the E center. Makes a hemisphere.

Question 15

Zones of Latitude

Answer 15

Polar - w/in few degrees of pole
High Latitude - Greater than 60 N/S
Mid-Latitude - 30-60 N/S
Subtropical - 25 to 30 N/S
low latitude - equator to 30 N/S
Equatorial - w/in a few degrees of equator

Question 16

Longitude

Answer 16

E-W Location on Earth
Meridians, not parallel
Every one is a great circle
Prime Meridian passing through Royal Observatory in Greenwich, England
Note International Date Line