Midterm Review

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What are the steps in the scientific method after testing a hypothesis?

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1. Analyze results 2. Draw a conclusion 3. Communicate results

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What is science?

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Science is the methodological study of the world around us.

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What is the outermost layer of the sun?

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The outermost layer of the sun is the corona.

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What is a meteorite?

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A meteorite is a solid fragment of a meteoroid that survives its passage through the atmosphere and lands on Earth.

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What type of observations describe qualities and characteristics?

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Qualitative observations describe qualities and characteristics.

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What type of observations involve numbers and measurements?

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Quantitative observations involve numbers and measurements.

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What is a hypothesis?

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A hypothesis is a testable prediction about the relationship between two or more variables.

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What is the difference between a comet and an asteroid?

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A comet is made of ice and dust and has a tail when close to the sun, while an asteroid is a rocky body that orbits the sun.

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What is the core of the sun?

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The core is the innermost layer of the sun where nuclear fusion occurs.

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What is the photosphere?

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The photosphere is the visible surface of the sun that emits light.