Chapter 1 Flashcards
(6 cards)
1
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What is the scientific study of the sea?
A
Oceanography
2
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What is the scientific study of the Earth’s atmosphere, especially in relation to weather and climate?
A
Meteorology
3
Q
What is the study of the universe?
A
Astronomy
4
Q
What is a series of steps followed to solve problems?
A
Scientific Methods
5
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What is an explanation that is based on prior scientific research or observations and that can be tested?
A
Hypothesis
6
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What is the study of the origin, history, and structure of the Earth and the processes that shape the Earth?
A
Geology
