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Module 1 Of E.S.S
Scientific Method Steps
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Biology
9th Grade
08/09/2011

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Inference
Definition
A guess based on and observation. Example:"That cup was in the kitchen maybe my mom moved it hear".
I didn't see my mom do it but I guess based on the observation.
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Scientific Theory
Definition
Often debated and changing scientific belief. Theories do not become laws.
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Scientific Laws
Definition
An accepted understanding of the natural world. Example: The Law of Gravity
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Psuedo-Science
Definition
Untested and uproven beliefs. Example:Astrology
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Real Science
Definition
Testable and supported by experimentation.
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Cryosphere
Definition
All the frozen areas on the Earth.
Reservor of fresh water.
Great impact on Global climate.
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Hydrosphere
Definition
All the water on the planet that is not frozen.water moving through the cycle on Earth and in the atmosphere.
Includes: Seas,lakes,streams, water on ground or in water vapor in the air.
Makes life possible
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Biosphere
Definition
All the living things in,on or around the Earth.Living things.the living organisms on the Earth.
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Atmosphere
Definition
Includes the layer of gases that surround the earth.Protects the earth from rays from the sun.Keeps temperature good in earth.the gases surrounding the Earth including the troposhere where all weather takes place.
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Geosphere
Definition
The solid and molted rock. Earth's solid crust,Oceanic crust,Inner layers,Liquid rock and solid inner rock.the land and surface features of the Earth including earthquakes, volcanoes and mineral resource .
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