Introduction to Earth Science- COBB

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The study of the universe beyond the earth?

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Astronomy is the branch of science that deals with celestial objects, space, and the physical universe as a whole.

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The study of the earth's atmosphere.

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Meteorology is the scientific study of the atmosphere that focuses on weather processes and forecasting.

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A factor in an experiment that can NOT be changed.

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A control is a standard against which the results of an experiment are compared.

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If my hypothesis is; 'Red light makes plants grow taller', what would my independent variable be in my experiment?

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The independent variable is the color light the plants get, as it is the factor being changed in the experiment.

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The part of the planet where ALL living things are found.

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The biosphere is the global sum of all ecosystems, where life exists on Earth.

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The study of the solid Earth, including rocks and the processes that shape it.

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Geology is the science that deals with the Earth's physical structure and substance, its history, and the processes that act on it.

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The study of the ocean and its phenomena.

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Oceanography is the branch of Earth science that studies the ocean, including marine organisms, ecosystem dynamics, ocean currents, and the geology of the sea floor.

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A testable prediction about the relationship between variables.

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A hypothesis is a proposed explanation made on the basis of limited evidence as a starting point for further investigation.

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The variable that is measured in an experiment.

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The dependent variable is the outcome that is measured in an experiment, which is affected by changes in the independent variable.

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The layer of gases surrounding the Earth.

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The atmosphere is the envelope of gases surrounding the planet, essential for life and weather.