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Notes: Branches of Science (Section 1.1)
Science- The area of knowledge concerned with the physical world and its facts and events.
Mathematics- The science of numbers.
Branch of ScienceDefinition-
Physics
The science of Matter and
Energy and how they
interact
Chemistry
Biology
The science of composition, The science and study of
structure and properties of
living things.
matter.
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Branch of
Environmental
ScienceDefinition-
Earth Science
Ecology
Study of the Earth and the Universe
around it.
Study of living things and interactions
with their environment.
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Define the following fields of Earth Science. Pgs. 6 - 9
Geology-
Oceanography-
Meteorology-
AstronomyEcosystem –
Environmental Science –
Notes: Scientific Method (Section 1.2)
Directions: Using your Modern Earth Science books (pgs 9-14) fill out the following notes
Scientific Method –
1) State the Problem- A question about science is asked through observations.
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2) Gather Information (research)- Information about the problem is collected, usually through measurements.
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3) Form a hypothesis- Propose a possible explanation or solution to the problem.
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4) Test the Hypothesis- Conduct an experiment with a control and a variable.
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5) State a conclusion- Determine whether or not a hypothesis is correct.
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Define the following vocabulary using pgs. 9-14.
Control-
Variable-
Theory –
ExampleScientific Law –
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