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Earth Science
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The scientific study of Earth
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Gology
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The scientific study of orgin, history and structure of Earth and the process that shape the Earth.
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Oceanography
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the scientific study of the ocean, including the properties and movements of ocean water, the characteristics of the ocean floor, and the organisms that live in the ocean.
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meterology
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The scientific study of Earth's atmosphere, especially in relation to weather and climate.
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astronomy
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the scientific study of the universe
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observation
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the process of obataining info. by using the senses
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hypothesis
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an idea or explanation that is based on observations and that can be tested.
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independent variable
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in an experiment the factor that is deliberately manipulated
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dependent variable
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in an expirment the factor that changes as a result of manuipulation of one or more other factors
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peer review
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the process in which experts in a given field examine the results and conclusions of a scientist's study before the study
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theory
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the explanation for some phenomenon that is based on observation, exprerimentation and reasioning; that is supported by a large quantity of evidence; and that does not conflict with any existing experimental results or observaations.
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