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 |