Earth Science Ch 1-2 Review

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Boiling is a form of __________.

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vaporization

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Which of the following steps would probably be the last to occur in a scientific study?

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publishing results

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A substance's state of matter is most directly affected by its __________.

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temperature

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Which force is responsible for the grinding and wearing away of rock as a glacier moves over it?

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friction

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Creationist and secular scientists can have the same information but come to different conclusions because they have different __________ of data.

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interpretations

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What is the process called when a liquid turns into a gas?

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Vaporization

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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 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 of an aspect of the natural world.

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What is the role of temperature in determining the state of matter?

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Temperature affects the kinetic energy of particles, influencing whether a substance is solid, liquid, or gas.

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What is friction and how does it affect geological processes?

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Friction is the resistance that one surface or object encounters when moving over another, and it contributes to erosion and sediment transport.