Sci 10\20\24 Flashcards
Name the 5 branches of earth science
oceanography, meteorology, environmental science, geology, astronomy
What are the 4 parts of the earth’s atmosphere
hydrosphere, lithosphere, atmosphere, biosphere
Which part of the earth’s systems deals with growth
Biosphere
What is the purpose of a theory in an experiment
To explain or predict
What type of variable responds to change
Manipulated variable
T\F when you work in a field you should tell an adult where you are
True
T\F the best time to learn about lab equipment is when you are doing the lab
False
T\F Technology is the same thing as science
False
T\F Stone tools are an example of technology
true
T\F An example of a model used in earth science is a weather map
True
All of earth’s waters make up the _____
Hydrosphere
The rocky surface of earth is called the _____
Lithosphere
____ are facts figures gathered in an experiment
data
_____ is an explanation of the things you observe
inference
Scientific_____ is a description of that will always happen in a situation
Scientific law