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26 Cards in this Set
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Earth reo science |
The study of weather, universe, oceans and geology. |
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Geology |
The scientific study of the earth |
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Astronomer |
The study of the Sun, moon, stars, planted, comments, has, galaxies, dust |
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Meterology |
The study of the changes of the temperature, air pressure, moisture and wind direction |
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Oceanography makes up |
Biology, chemistry, geology and physics |
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Independent variable |
The variable that is deliberately changed in an experiment |
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Dependent variable |
The variable that is measured or observed |
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Hypotheses |
If then format: iv is if and dv is then |
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Constant |
Factors that must stay the same |
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Control |
The normal way |
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Distinguish between mass and force |
Weight is a force and mass is the amount of matter in an object |
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Ionic bond |
Metal and non metal |
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Covalent bond |
Two non metals |
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Range of the ph scale |
0-14 |
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Acid |
0-6.9 |
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Base |
7.1-14 |
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Neutral |
7 |
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Luster |
The way a mineral reflects light from it's surface |
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Metallic |
Shiny surface that reflects light |
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Nonmetallic |
Does not reflect light may be dull of pearly |
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Streak |
Color of the mineral when powered |
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Texture |
How the mineral feels |
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Hardness |
How easily a mineral can be sctratched |
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Cleavage |
A mineral that splits relatively easily and evenly |
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What is the most reliable test when identifying a mineral |
Hardness |
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Which rock usually contains fossils? |
Sedimentary |
