Intro to Earth Science

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What is a hypothesis?

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An educated guess that can be tested through experimentation.

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What is the first step of the scientific method?

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Asking a question.

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What is the symbol for candela?

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cd

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What is the symbol for meters?

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m

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How many steps are there in the Scientific Method?

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Seven.

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What is Earth Science?

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The study of the Earth and its processes, including geology, meteorology, oceanography, and astronomy.

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What is a scientific theory?

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A well-substantiated explanation of an aspect of the natural world that is based on a body of evidence.

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What is the difference between a scientific law and a scientific theory?

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A scientific law describes a consistent and universal relationship in nature, while a scientific theory explains why that relationship exists.

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What is an observation in science?

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The act of noting and recording something with instruments or the senses.

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What is an experiment?

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A procedure carried out to test a hypothesis.