Science Final Study Guide Flashcards
Scientist use the scientific method to develop scientific theory? True/false
TRUE !
The revolution of the moon, and the tilt on its axis is responsible for earths seasons True/false
FALSE
At the winter solstice in the northern hemisphere the North Pole receives almost 24 hours of daylight true/false
False
Weather is the characteristic weather patterns in an area over a long period of time true/false
False
The geocentric theory states that all planets revolve around the sun true/false
False
What is the third planet from the sun
EARTH đ
A disturbance caused by vibration
Wave
A wave in which the disturbance travels at a right angle to the direction the wave is moving
Transverse wave
A Type of wave in which the disturbance travels in the same direction as the wave
Longitudinal wave
The highest point of the wave
Crest
The lowest point of a wave
Trough
The distance from one wave crest to another wave crest
Wavelength
The number of waves that pass a given a point in a period of time
Frequency
The path of an object in space as it revolves around another object due to gravity
Orbit
A sun and its family of orbiting planets, moons, and other objects
Solar system