GA Earth Science Unit 1
Quiz yourself by thinking what should be in
each of the black spaces below before clicking
on it to display the answer.
Help!
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| observing | using one or more of your senses to gather information
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| inferring | explaining or interpreting the things you observe
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| predicting | making a forecast of what will happen based on what has happened in the past
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| scientific inquiry | many ways in which scientists study the natural world and propose explanations based on gathered evidence
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| hypothesis | a testable possible explanation for a set of observations to a scientific question
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| variable | a factor in an experiment that can change
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| dtata | facts, figures, and other evidence gathered through observations
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| conclusion | a decision about how to interpret what you learn in an experiment.
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| scientific theory | well-tested scientific concept that explains a wide range of observations
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| scientific law | an observed pattern in nature based on repetitive results
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| matter | what makes up everything in the universe
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| energy | the ability to do work or cause change
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| earth science | the study of earth systems, history, and earth in the solar system
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| geology | study of the solid earth
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| oceanography | study of the Earth's oceans
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| meteorology | study of the Earth's atmosphere
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| astronomy | study of the universe beyond Earth
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| environmental science | study of the Earth's environment and resources
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| topography | shape of the land
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| elevation | height above sea level
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| landforms | feature of topography
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Review the information in the table. When you are ready to quiz yourself you can hide individual columns or the entire table. Then you can click on the empty cells to reveal the answer. Try to recall what will be displayed before clicking the empty cell.
To hide a column, click on the column name.
To hide the entire table, click on the "Hide All" button.
You may also shuffle the rows of the table by clicking on the "Shuffle" button.
Or sort by any of the columns using the down arrow next to any column heading.
If you know all the data on any row, you can temporarily remove it by tapping the trash can to the right of the row.
To hide a column, click on the column name.
To hide the entire table, click on the "Hide All" button.
You may also shuffle the rows of the table by clicking on the "Shuffle" button.
Or sort by any of the columns using the down arrow next to any column heading.
If you know all the data on any row, you can temporarily remove it by tapping the trash can to the right of the row.
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