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22 Cards in this Set
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earth science |
the study of the earths universe |
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geology |
the study of the origin, history, processes and structure of the solid earth |
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oceanology |
the study of the ocean |
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meteorology |
the study of earths atmosphere |
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astronomy |
the study of the universe beyond earth |
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observation |
the process of using the senses of sight, touch, taste, hearing, and smell to gather info about the world. |
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hypothesis |
a possible explanation or solution to a problem. |
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independent variables |
factors that are changed by the person performing the experiment |
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variables |
variables that change as a result of a change in independent variables |
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dependent variables |
variables that change as a result of a change in independent variables. |
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peer review |
the process in which several experts on a given topic review another experts work on that topic before the work gets published. |
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theory |
an explanation that is consistent with all existing tests and observations. |
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parallels |
one set of circles describes positions north and south of the equator. |
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parallels |
one set of circles describes positions north and south of the equator. |
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latitude |
the angular distance north or south of the equator. |
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parallels |
one set of circles describes positions north and south of the equator. |
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latitude |
the angular distance north or south of the equator. |
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meridian |
a semicircle that runs from pole to pole |
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parallels |
one set of circles describes positions north and south of the equator. |
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latitude |
the angular distance north or south of the equator. |
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meridian |
a semicircle that runs from pole to pole |
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longitude |
the angular distance measured in degrees east or west of the prime meridian |
