Sci 10\20\24 Flashcards

1
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Name the 5 branches of earth science

A

oceanography, meteorology, environmental science, geology, astronomy

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2
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What are the 4 parts of the earth’s atmosphere

A

hydrosphere, lithosphere, atmosphere, biosphere

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3
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Which part of the earth’s systems deals with growth

A

Biosphere

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4
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What is the purpose of a theory in an experiment

A

To explain or predict

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5
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What type of variable responds to change

A

Manipulated variable

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6
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T\F when you work in a field you should tell an adult where you are

A

True

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7
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T\F the best time to learn about lab equipment is when you are doing the lab

A

False

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8
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T\F Technology is the same thing as science

A

False

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9
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T\F Stone tools are an example of technology

A

true

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10
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T\F An example of a model used in earth science is a weather map

A

True

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11
Q

All of earth’s waters make up the _____

A

Hydrosphere

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12
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The rocky surface of earth is called the _____

A

Lithosphere

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13
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____ are facts figures gathered in an experiment

A

data

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14
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_____ is an explanation of the things you observe

A

inference

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15
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Scientific_____ is a description of that will always happen in a situation

A

Scientific law

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16
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Any outdoor area where you do a science activity is called _____

A

Field

17
Q

______ is a group of people who live together in a area and have things in common

A

Society

18
Q

The goal of science is to understand the ___ world

A

Natural

19
Q

_____ is the way that people change the world around them

A

Technology

20
Q

Geologists study the forces that change earths ______

A

Surface

21
Q

Earth scientists who study the atmosphere are called _____

A

Meteorologist

22
Q

_____ is a part of the earth made up of all living things

A

Biosphere

23
Q

A scientific ___ is well supported with ideas that explain the many observations

A

Theory

24
Q

____ is a possible answer to a scientific question

A

Hypothesis

25
Q

When you use one or all of your 5 senses you are ___ something

A

Observing.