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15 Cards in this Set
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Earth science |
The scientific study of earth and the universe around it |
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Geology |
The scientific study of the origin, history, and structure of earth and the processes that shape earth |
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Oceanography |
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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Meteorology |
The scientific study of earths atmosphere, especially in relation to weather and climate |
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Astronomy |
The scientific study of the universe |
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Observation |
The process of obtaining information by using the senses |
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Hypothesis |
A testable idea or explanation that leads to scientific investigation |
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Independent variable |
In an experiment, the factor that is deliberately manipulated |
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Dependent variable |
In an expirament, the factor that changes as a result of manipulation of one or more other factors |
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Peer review |
The process in which experts in a given field examine the results and conclusions of a scientists study before that study is accepted for publication |
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Theory |
A system of ideas that explains many related observations and is supported by a large body of evidence acquired through scientific investigation |
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Parallel |
Any circle that runs east and west around earth and that is parallel to the equator; a line of latitude |
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Latitude |
The angular distance north or south from the equator; expressed in degrees |
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Meridian |
Any semicircle that runs north and south around earth from the geographic north pole to the geographic south pole; a line of longitude |
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Longitude |
The angular distance east or west from the prime meridian; expressed in degrees |
