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19 Cards in this Set
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hypothesis
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an educated guess
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scientific method
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problem-solving procedures that can include identifying the problem or question, make a hypothesis, gather information, analyze data, conclusion, repeat experiment
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science
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process of looking at and studying things in the world in order to gain knowledge
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Earth Science
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study of Earth and Space
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variables
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different factors that can be changed in an experiment
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independent variables
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factor that changes in an experiment-
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constants
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variable that does not change in an experiment
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dependent variable
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factor being measured in an experiment--changes because of independent variable
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control
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standard for comparison in an experiment
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technology
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use of scientific discoveries for practical purposes
makes people's lives easier and better |
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scientific theory
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explanation that is supported by results from repeated experimentation or testing
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scientific law
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rule that describes the behavior of something in nature
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bias
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personal opinion
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mineral
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naturally occurring, inorganic, crystalline solid, definite chemical composition
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crystal
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solid in which the atoms are arranged in an orderly, repeating pattern
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magma
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hot, melted rock material beneath Earth's surface
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silicate
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describes a mineral that contains silicon and oxygen usually one or more elements
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gem
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beautiful, rare, highly prized mineral that can be worn in jewelry
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ore
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deposit in which a mineral exists in large enough amounts to be mined at a profit
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