Ch 1 Review

study of the universe beyond Earth

• geology

• hypothesis

• theory

• astronomy

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NGSS.HS-ESS1-2

NGSS.HS-ESS1-3

study of the origin, history, and structure of Earth

• geology

• hypothesis

• theory

• astronomy

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NGSS.MS-ESS1-4

NGSS.MS-ESS2-2

system of ideas that explains many related observations and is supported by a large body of evidence collected through scientific investigation

• geology

• hypothesis

• theory

• astronomy

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NGSS.HS-ESS1-2

idea or explanation that is based on observations and that can be tested

• geology

• hypothesis

• theory

• astronomy

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NGSS.MS-LS1-5

factor in an experiment that changes as a result of other factors changing

• dependent variable

• independent variable

• scientific law

• observation

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NGSS.MS-PS1-2

factor that is manipulated in an experiment

• dependent variable

• independent variable

• scientific law

• observation

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NGSS.MS-PS2-2

NGSS.MS-PS3-4

general statement that explains how the natural world behaves under certain conditions, for which no exceptions have been found

• dependent variable

• independent variable

• scientific law

• observation

process of obtaining information by using the senses

• dependent variable

• independent variable

• scientific law

• observation

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NGSS.MS-LS1-8

As early as 780 BCE, Chinese scientists

• recorded earthquakes.

• compiled a catalog of rocks and minerals.

• created accurate solar clocks.

• established modern science.

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-2

NGSS.MS-ESS3-2

Scientific theories are often based on

• dependent variables

• scientific laws.

• SI units.

• independent variables.