Chapter 1 Introduction to Earth Science
Standards SCSh1. Evaluate the importance of curiosity, honesty, openness, and skeptics in science. SCSh3. Identify and investigate problems scientifically. SCSh7. Analyze how scientific knowledge is developed. SCSh8. Understand important features of the process of scientific inquiry.
The Earth Explained Long Ago Ra Poseidon
Current Study of the Earth Geology Oceanography Meteorology Astronomy Environmental Science
Scientific Process Questions based on observations Hypothesis “If……, then…..” Experiments test the hypothesis Analysis of data derived from experiment Conclusion
Scientific Process
Experiments Independent Variable Dependent Variable Constants Control Group
Data Measurements International System of Units (Metric System) –Units of 10 (K H D B D C M) –Length –Mass –Volume –Temperature
Models Computer models test systems that cannot be tested through experiments: –Environmental issues
Standards SCSh1. Evaluate the importance of curiosity, honesty, openness, and skeptics in science. SCSh3. Identify and investigate problems scientifically. SCSh7. Analyze how scientific knowledge is developed. SCSh8. Understand important features of the process of scientific inquiry.
Review 1.A tested explanation of a natural phenomenon that has become widely adopted is a scientific A. hypothesis B. law C. theory D. observation
Review 1.A tested explanation of a natural phenomenon that has become widely adopted is a scientific A. hypothesis B. law C. theory D. observation
Review 2. If experimental results do not match their predictions, scientists generally will A. repeat the experiment until they do match. B. make the measurements more precise. C. revise their working hypothesis. D. change their experimental results.
Review 2. If experimental results do not match their predictions, scientists generally will A. repeat the experiment until they do match. B. make the measurements more precise. C. revise their working hypothesis. D. change their experimental results.
Review 3. Scientists who study weather charts to analyze trends and to predict future weather events are A. astronomers B. environmental scientists C. geologists D. meteorologists
Review 3. Scientists who study weather charts to analyze trends and to predict future weather events are A. astronomers B. environmental scientists C. geologists D. meteorologists
Review 4. What is the term for the factors that change as a result of a scientific experiment?
Review dependent variable
Vocabulary Geology Oceanography Meteorology Astronomy Hypothesis Independent Variable Dependent Variable Theory