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Intro to Earth Science; Grade 6

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