Chapter 1

a pattern, representation, or description designed to show the structure or workings of an object, system, or concept

• model
• temperature
• scientific method
• volume

the study of how humans interact with their natural surroundings

• meteorology
• geology
• environmental science
• physical geographer

the measure of the size of a body or region in three-dimensions

• area
• density
• length
• volume

the study of the Earth's atmosphere, especially in relation the weather and climate

• meteorology
• astronomy
• environmental science
• oceanography

a series of steps scientists use to solve problems and answer questions

• problem solving method
• scientific method
• mathematical model
• physical model

the study of objects in space

• meteorology
• astronomy
• oceanography
• geology

a possible explanation or answer to a question that can be tested

• hypothesis
• scientific method
• model
• density

the ration of mass to volume of a substance

• volume
• length
• area
• density

can be described by the units degrees Fahrenheit, Celsius, or kelvin

• density
• volume
• temperature
• area

a scientist who studies the surface features of the Earth

• physical geographer
• astronomer
• Oceanographer
• environmental scientist