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Science Quiz #1
Branches of Science, The Scientific Method, and The Four Spheres of Earth
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| study of the universe | astronomy |
| study of living things | biology |
| study of animal life | zoology |
| study of plants | botany |
| study of living things and their surroundings | ecology |
| study of earth's structure | geology |
| study of matter | physics |
| study of Earth's atmosphere and weather | meteorology |
| study of the composition, structure, properties, and interactions of matter | chemistry |
| the reason why you are doing the activity | question |
| an educated guess or prediction | hypothesis |
| tools for the investigation | materials |
| the plan or steps | procedure |
| information or data gained from using your five senses | observations |
| charts, tables graphs and notes made during the investigation | record and analyze |
| the answer to your question | conclusion |
| ground | geosphere |
| water | hydrosphere |
| life | biosphere |
| air | atmosphere |