1st Semester Earth Science Final

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The group of inner planets are known as:

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The Terrestrial Planets

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A testable explanation to a problem that has not yet been tested.

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hypothesis

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Which of the following is a true statement? The Sun is the center of the solar system.

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The Sun is the center of the solar system.

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What is the first step in the scientific method?

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Observe a problem

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The information you collect while doing your experiment is called

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data

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What are the four terrestrial planets in our solar system?

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Mercury, Venus, Earth, Mars

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What is the difference between a hypothesis and a theory?

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A hypothesis is a testable prediction, while a theory is a well-substantiated explanation.

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What is the role of data in scientific experiments?

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Data is used to support or refute a hypothesis.

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What is the scientific method?

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A systematic process for investigating phenomena, acquiring new knowledge, or correcting and integrating previous knowledge.

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What is the main component of the solar system?

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The Sun.