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| a way of learning about the natural world |
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| using one or more of your senses to gather information |
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| when you explain or interpret the things you observe |
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| making a forecast of what will happen in the future based on past experiences or evidence |
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| refers to the many ways in which scientists study the natural world |
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| a possible explanation for a set of observations |
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| a test of a hypothesis under conditions established by the scientist. |
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| one of the factors that can change in an experiment |
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| a variable that a scientist changes |
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| variable that changes because of the manipulated variable |
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| facts, figures, and other evidence gathered through observations |
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| well-tested scientific concept that explains a wide range of observations |
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| a statement that describes what scientists expect to happen every time under particular conditions |
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| knowledge about earth and its place in the universe |
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| a group of parts that work together as a whole |
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| the ability to do work or cause change |
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| shape Earth's surface by building up mountains and landmasses |
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| slowly wear away mountains and other features on Earth's surface |
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| study the forces that have shaped Earth throughout its history |
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| study the chemistry of the ocean to the shape of the ocean floor and its living things. |
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| gather information about conditions in the atmosphere from around the world |
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| focuses on the solar system |
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| study Earth's environment and resources |
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| how people change the world to meet their needs or solve problems |
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| person who is trained to use technology and scientific knowledge to solve problems. |
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