Earth Science

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Earth Science Chapter Video

Earth Science Chapter Video

atmosphere

the layer of gases that surround the Earth

atmosphere Simple Definition

biosphere

the part of Earth with life, its land, water and atmosphere

biosphere Simple Definition

controlled experiment

an experiment in which only one variable is changed

controlled experiment Simple Definition

data

information gathered through observation

data Simple Definition

earth science

the scientific study of Earth and the universe around it

earth science Simple Definition

hydrosphere

all the water on Earth

hydrosphere Simple Definition

hypothesis

a possible explanation or answer to a scientific question

hypothesis Simple Definition

scientific law

a rule that describes what happens in nature

scientific law Simple Definition

scientific method

includes gathering info, testing a hypothesis, analyzing data and drawing conclusions

scientific method Simple Definition

scientific theory

a well-tested explanation for a wide range of observations

scientific theory Simple Definition

system

a group of related parts that interact

system Simple Definition

variable

the factor that can change in an experiment

variable Simple Definition

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