Intro to Earth Science Review

A possible explanation for a set of observations or answer to a scientific question

• hypothesis

• prediction

• law

• theory

Tags

NGSS.MS-LS2-4

NGSS.MS-PS3-5

A well-tested explanation for a wide range of observations or experimental results

• inquiry

• hypothesis

• theory

• law

Tags

NGSS.HS-ESS1-2

A statement that describes what scientists expect to happen every time under a particular set of conditions

• inquiry

• hypothesis

• theory

• law

Observations that deal with numbers

• manipulated

• qualitative

• quantitative

• operational

Tags

NGSS.MS-PS1-2

NGSS.MS-PS3-1

Observations that deal with descriptions that can't be expressed in numbers

• manipulated

• qualitative

• quantitative

• operational

The steps commonly used by scientists in gathering information to test hypotheses and solve problems

• qualitative research

• pure science

• scientific method

• applied science

Tags

NGSS.MS-PS2-2

The variable that is purposely changed to a test hypothesis

• dependent

• independent

The variable that is measured in response to a change

• dependent

• independent

Tags

NGSS.MS-PS3-4

Earth system that includes Earth's solid, rocky outer layer

• lithosphere

• hydrosphere

• atmosphere

• biosphere

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS1-4

NGSS.MS-ESS2-3

The ability to do work or cause change

• data

• science

• energy

• technology

Tags

NGSS.MS-PS3-3

NGSS.MS-PS3-4

NGSS.MS-PS3-5