Which of the following describes the scientific field of geology ?

The study of the history, processes, and structure of the Earth .

The study of the universe beyond Earth, it's history, structure, and processes.

The study of the processes and phenomena that occur within Earth's atmosphere .

The study of the physical, chemical, and biological properties and phenomena of Earth's oceans .

The study of how humans interact with the living and non-living parts of nature .

Read the following statements and match them as either being considered a fact , hypothesis, theory, or law :

The average global temperature is increasing at a higher rate than in the past because of human activity such as the burning of fossil fuels like oil and gasoline putting large amounts of carbon dioxide into the atmosphere.

If carbon dioxide is a greenhouse gas, then putting more carbon dioxide into the atmosphere will cause more heat to be trapped by the atmosphere making the Earth much warmer over time.

Energy cannot be created or destroyed, instead it will be transferred from one form to another such as light energy being transferred into heat.

Many scientists have observed that carbon dioxide levels in the atmosphere have gradually increased over time.

Which is following statements is true about scientific theories and laws?

If new information is learned that is different than what current theory or law states, the current theory or law is changed or modified to include the new learning.

Once ideas become theory or law, they will never change and are considered fact.

If new information is learned that is different than what current theory or law states, the entire theory or law is thrown out and replaced.

Once ideas become theory or law, they are never tested or questioned again.

According to the flowchart: After designing an experiment, what should a scientist do?

Collect data and make observations

Publish the results of the experiment

Identify each statement as either being an observation or an inference (4 in each category):

The rock was formed by water erosion.

The car won't start when I turn the key

The car must be out of gasoline.

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Using the five senses to note a fact or occurrence.

An observation of a specific or natural phenomenon made by someone somewhere which has been repeatedly observed and verified by other people.

Events that occur in the natural world.

Simplified representations designed to show how objects, systems, or concepts of nature work.

The process of arriving at a conclusion based on prior knowledge already gained or experiences.

How close a measurement is to the true or accepted value.

How close or exact measurements are to each other.

A testable idea or explanation that is based on evidence or factual observations, and usually offers a prediction to a potential solution to a problem or question.

An observed pattern of nature that is universally accepted by the scientific community, time-tested, considered to be truth, and describes what will happen.

A scientific idea that is supported by many pieces of evidence and explanations as to why something happens.

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