ENVIRONMENTAL FINAL EXAM VOCAB

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Variable being measured or tested

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Dependent variable

Front

Variable being changed

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Independent variable

Front

Variable that remains the same

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constant

Front

Group in an experiment with unchanged or absent independent variable.

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control group

Front

Statements describing a fact using the 5 senses

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observation

Front

Conclusion based on evidence and reasoning

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inference

Front

Results that are numerical

Back

quantitative data

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Results based on our senses

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quantitative data

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Rocky parts of the earth and molten rock

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geosphere

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Layer of Earth where all life exists

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biosphere