Earth Science Chapter 1 Study Guide

What is a reasonable explanation in science called?

• predicting

• conclusion

• hypothesis

• research

An explanation backed by results obtained from repeated tests or experiments is a scientific ____________.

• theory

• observation

• hypothesis

• summary

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scientists use _______ to find answers to problems (select all that apply).

• observations

• experiments

• controls

• variables

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A hypothesis is a _______________.

• result

• fact

• summary

• possible explanation; idea that can be tested

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the variable that changes in an experiment is called the

• control

• contant variable

• independent variable

• dependent variable

variables that do not change in an experiment are called

• control

• constant variables

• independent variables

• dependent variables

the variable being measured is the

• independent variable

• control

• constant variable

• dependent variable

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the ___________ is the standard by which your results can be compared

• control

• independent variable

• dependent variable

• constant variable

The ____________ is used to measure temperature

• thermometer

• barometer

• hydrometer

• scale

By understanding how natural forces affect the environment. Earth scientists can _______ (choose all that apply)

• use resources wisely

• predict natural disasters

• understand our place in the universe

• mine for precious minerals

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