Intro. to Earth Science

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A possible explanation for a set of observations or answer to a scientific question is called a _____ .

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hypothesis

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Which branch of Earth science includes the study of the stars?

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astronomy

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Meteorology

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The study of the entire atmosphere.

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Geology

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The study of the solid Earth.

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What is Astronomy?

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The study of all physical things beyond Earth.

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Oceanography

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The study of the ocean.

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In an experiment, the variable you change is called the...

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independent

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What is a control group?

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The group that does not receive the manipulation; used to compare

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What is a constant?

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Elements that are kept unchanged in the experiment

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Dependent variable in an experiment where a ball is dropped from different heights to see how high it bounces.

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Height that the ball bounces