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Earth Science
Unit 1: E.S. Math and States of Matter
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Density Formula | Mountains over Deserts and Valleys or d=m/v |
| Inference | Statement based on observations. Not always true. |
| Earth Science | Group of Sciences that deals with Earth and its neighbors in space. Geology, oceanography, meteorology, and astronomy |
| Qualitative | Data collected that is based on observations. Qualitative = Quality |
| Quantitative | Data collected that is based on measurements = Numbers |
| Observation | Uses 5 senses to collect data. Uses stuff that you can see, smell and hear to collect data. |
| Metric Conversion | King Henry Decided to Drink Chocolate Milk |
| States of Matter | Solid, liquid and gas. |
| Liquid | Defined volume. Takes up the shape of its container. |
| Solid | Defined space and volume. |
| Gas | No defined shape or volume. Compressible. |
| Changes in States of Matter with Decreased Energy | Gas condenses to form a liquid. Liquid freezes to make ice. |
| Changes in States of Matter with Increased Energy | Solid melting into a liquid. Liquid going through vaporization into a gas. |
| Matter | Anything that takes up space. |
| Weight | Measure of gravitational force. |
| Mass | Amount of matter in an object. |
| Volume | Amount of space an object occupies. |
| Percent Error | (Measured Value - Actual Value) Divided by Actual Value x 100 |