Final Vocab Review Ch 1-3 Aquatics

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What is the scientific method?

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The orderly process by which theories explaining the operation of the natural world are verified or rejected.

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What is outgassing?

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The process of releasing gases from a material.

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What is biosynthesis?

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The process by which living organisms produce complex compounds from simpler ones.

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What is a theory in scientific terms?

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A general explanation of a characteristic of nature consistently supported by observation or experiment.

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What is the core of the Earth?

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The inner core.

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What is the difference between a hypothesis and a theory?

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A hypothesis is a proposed explanation for a phenomenon, while a theory is a well-substantiated explanation based on a body of evidence.

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What is the mantle in relation to Earth's structure?

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The layer of the Earth between the crust and the core, composed of silicate rocks.

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What is the crust of the Earth?

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The outermost layer of the Earth, consisting of solid rock.

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What is the outer core?

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The liquid layer of the Earth's core, composed mainly of iron and nickel.

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What is the role of observation in the scientific method?

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Observation is crucial for forming hypotheses and testing theories.