allen science

5 Written Questions

1. scientists who study the causes of weather and try to predict it. Gather info about the conditions in the atmosphere from around the world
2. a well-tested concept that explains a wide range of observations
3. facts, figures, and other evidence gathered through observations
4. People who study Earth's environment and resources.
5. a group of related parts that work together as a whole

5 Matching Questions

1. oceanographers
2. astronomers
3. observing
4. inferring
5. hypothesis

1. a possible explanation for a set of observations or possible answer to a scientific question
2. b People who study everything from the chemistry of ocean water tot he shape of the ocean floor to living things in the ocean's depths.
3. c the process of using one or more of your senses to gather information
4. d A scientist who studies the universe beyond Earth. focus on the solar system
5. e when you explain or interpret the things you observe

5 Multiple Choice Questions

1. the one factor that a scientist changes during an experiment
   1. variable
   2. responding variable
   3. earth science
   4. manipulated variable
2. a way of learning about the natural word through observations and logical reasoning
   1. energy
   2. system
   3. science
   4. earth science
3. the science that focuses on planet Earth and its place in the universe
   1. variable
   2. science
   3. earth science
   4. astronomers
4. The diverse ways in which scientists study the natural world and propose explanations based on evidence they gather.
   1. science
   2. scientific inquiry
   3. scientific theory
   4. scientific law
5. A person who is trained in and uses technological and scientific knowledge to solve practical problems.
   1. variable
   2. science
   3. energy
   4. engineer

5 True/False Questions

1. constructive forces → shapes earths surface by building up landmasses and mountains

   True        False

2. energy → the ability to do work or cause change

   True        False

3. geologist → scientists who study the causes of weather and try to predict it. Gather info about the conditions in the atmosphere from around the world

   True        False

4. destructive forces → shapes earths surface by building up landmasses and mountains

   True        False

5. predicting → making a forecast of what will happen in the future based on past experience or evidence

   True        False