Amplify - Earth's Features Chapter 3 - Vocabulary

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What does it mean to observe something?

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To use any of the five senses to gather information about something.

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What is an argument in science?

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The use of evidence to say why one idea is the best.

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Where do new rock layers form in relation to existing rock layers?

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On top of existing rock layers.

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What is an organism?

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A living thing, such as a plant or an animal.

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What is a claim?

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A proposed answer to a question.

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What is evidence?

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Information or data used to support a claim or argument.

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What is the role of a geologist?

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A scientist who studies rocks and the Earth's processes.

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What is a fossil?

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The remains or impression of a prehistoric organism preserved in rock.

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What does it mean to infer?

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To make a conclusion based on evidence and reasoning.

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What is the environment?

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The surroundings or conditions in which a person, animal, or plant lives.