What is Earth Science?

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What is Earth Science?

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Earth Science is the study of the Earth and its processes, including the atmosphere, hydrosphere, lithosphere, and biosphere.

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What are quantitative measurements?

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Quantitative measurements are numerical values that represent a quantity, such as 2mm, 4cm, 235m, and 15g.

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What is an independent variable in an experiment?

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An independent variable is the factor that is changed or controlled in an experiment to test its effects on the dependent variable.

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What is the final step of the scientific method?

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The final step of the scientific method is the conclusion, where results are analyzed and interpreted.

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What branch of Earth Science studies stars, planets, and galaxies?

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Astronomy is the branch of Earth Science that includes the study of stars, planets, and galaxies.

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In which sphere are all living things found?

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All living things are found in the biosphere.

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What is the difference between qualitative and quantitative measurements?

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Qualitative measurements describe characteristics or qualities, while quantitative measurements provide numerical values.

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What is the purpose of a hypothesis in scientific research?

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A hypothesis is a testable prediction about the relationship between variables in an experiment.

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What is the lithosphere?

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The lithosphere is the rigid outer layer of the Earth, consisting of the crust and upper mantle.

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What is the hydrosphere?

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The hydrosphere encompasses all water on Earth, including oceans, rivers, lakes, and water vapor.