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Types of sciences
Types of sciences
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6th Grade
11/19/2012

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Chemistry


Definition
major science that studies the properties and composition of matter
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Physics
Definition
major science that studies forces, motion, and energy, and their effects on matter
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Life
Definition
major science that studies living organisms
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Earth Science

 

Definition
Major science that studies Earth and its place in space
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geology 
Definition
Branch of earth science that studies earth, its matter, and the processes forming and shaping Earth
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oceanography
Definition
branch of earth science that studies the oceans
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astrology
Definition
branch of Earth Science that studies objects in space
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technology
Definition
use of scientific Discoveries
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Strategy
Definition
one of many methods for finding solutions to problems
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control
Definition
standard of comparison in an experiment; constant
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variable
Definition
changeable factor of an experiment
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theory
Definition
explanation backed by results from repeated tests or experiments
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Law

 

Definition
rule of nature
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hypothesis
Definition
prediction about a problem that can be tested; reasoned judgement; educated guess
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safety rules
Definition
designed to protect you from injury and possible hazards
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cm3=mL 
Definition
used to meausure volume of a solid
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