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Crookse ES1
Earth Science Vocabulary Set 1
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| Knowledge or study that is based upon observation, experimentation, evidence and natural law. | Science |
| Information that is gathered for scientific investigation. | Data |
| A logical and testable explanation for a problem. | Hypothesis |
| A well-tested and plausible explanation for something that happens within the natural world. | Theory |
| The amount of matter that something has. Common units are milligrams (mg) grams (g) and kilograms (kg). | Mass |
| The amount of space that something occupies. Often used to measure a quantity of a liquid. Common units: milliliters (ml), cubic centimeters (cm3) and liters. | Volume |
| The amount of matter within a specific space. Can be thought of as how heavy something is for its size. Common units: g/cm3 or g/ml. | Density |
| The transfer of energy from one place to another in the form of electromagnetic waves. | Radiation |
| The transfer of heat or energy by objects touching one another or direct contact of atoms or molecules. | Conduction |
| Heat moving in currents through a fluid, such as a liquid or gas. A cool fluid sinks and a warm fluid rises. | Convection |