Intro to Earth Science ExperimentsTerms Branches of Earth Science Lab stuff Grab Bag
Organized and logical approach to scientific research Answer
Scientific Method Home
Possible explanation or a solution to a problem Answer
Hypothesis Home
True or False: a conclusion does not need to relate data to the hypothesis Answer
False Home
What are factors that can change during an experiment? Answer
Variables Home
The factor that a scientist changes during a controlled experiment Answer
Manipulated variable (often called the independent variable, too) Home
What is the use of scientific discovery to satisfy human wants and needs? Answer
Home technology
Daily Double!!! What do we call the system of measurement used around the world? Answer
International System of Units Home
A well-tested scientific concept that explains a wide range of observations Answer
Scientific Theory Home
What is an interpretation based on observations and prior knowledge? Answer
inference Home
A rule of nature is a ___. Answer
Home. Law
What type of scientist studies the solid Earth? Answer
Geologist Home
Scientist that studies features of oceans Answer
Oceanographer Home
What type of scientist would use information from a Doppler Radar? Answer
Meteorologist Home
A scientist who studies stars would be called an ___. Answer
Astronomer Home
What is the study of the Earth and the universe around it? Answer
Earth Science Home
Answer A controlled experiment is designed to test a ____.
Hypothesis Home
What might appear at the beginning of a lab to alert you of needed precautions? Answer
Safety Symbols Home
True or False: before a lab, you should always review the lab and safety procedures with your teacher Answer
Ummm TRUE!!!!!!! Home
Daily Double!!! What is a meniscus? Answer
Home Curve in a liquid where we read the measurement (we read the bottom of the curve)
Answer What changes as a result of a change of the manipulated variable?
Dependent Variable Home
What is the formula for area? Answer
L x W = units 2 Home
What is the formula for volume? Answer
L x W x H = units 3 Home
What branch of science would study the forces of gravity? Answer
Physics Home
What is the driving force of the scientific method? Answer
Curiosity Home
What is the attractive force between all objects Answer
Gravity Home