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Earth Science
Intro to Earth Science; Grade 6
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| A weather map is an example of what? | model |
| Slowly wears away mountains and other features on Earth's surface | Destructive Force |
| A possible explanation for a set of observations or answer to a scientific question | hypothesis |
| A statement that describes what scientists expect to happen every time under a particular set of conditions | scientific law |
| A well-tested explanation for a wide range of observations or experimental results | theory |
| The part of the Earth system that includes Earth's solid, rocky, outer layer | lithosphere |
| Who studies the effects of human activities on Earth's land, air, water, and living things | Environmental Scientists |
| The ability to do work or cause change | Energy |
| Which branch of Earth science includes the study of the stars? | Astronomy |
| The most important lab safety rule | always follow your teacher's instructions and textbook directions exactly |
| A scientific law is based on repeated ____ made over long periods of time. | observations |
| To test a hypothesis, a scientist designs a(n) __________. | experiment |
| A knowledge of _____________ science is essential in many different careers, such as those of geologists, meteorologists, astronomers, or oceanographers. | Earth |
| Earth scientists often use ____________ to represent complex objects or processes. | models |
| If an accident occurs in the lab area, you should immediately notify your _____________. | teacher |
| Length is measured in ___________. | meters (m) |
| Mass is measured in ________________. | grams or kilograms (g or kg) |
| Time is measured in ___________. | seconds (s) |
| Temperature is measured in ________________. | Kelvin (K) |
| Which of Earth's systems includes the water cycle? | Hydrosphere |