Earth Science Mid-Term Review, Part A

Front

A logical explanation of an observation is a(n) _____

Back

inference

Front

The variable that is changed by the experimenter is the _____ variable.

Back

independent

Front

You enter the science room to discover rulers and plastic bins on the table. You should _____

Back

touch nothing until directed to do so.

Front

Which point is located on the prime meridian?

Back

90° N, 0° longitude

Front

All the Earth's water is part of the _____

Back

hydrosphere

Front

The layer of Earth that includes all living things is called the _____

Back

biosphere

Front

The _____ is the layer of gases surrounding Earth.

Back

atmosphere

Front

The solid part of Earth, including rocks and soil, is known as the _____

Back

geosphere

Front

The _____ variable is the one that is measured in an experiment.

Back

dependent

Front

The _____ is an educated guess that can be tested.

Back

hypothesis