7 Questions
What do scientists use to make scientific arguments?
Claims, evidence, and reasoning
Which planets are considered rocky planets?
Mercury, Venus, Earth, Mars
Which of the following best describes a rocky planet?
A planet with a rocky surface
What are the four spheres of the Earth System?
Atmosphere, biosphere, geosphere, and hydrosphere
What is a channel?
A long narrow groove that forms where water, lava, or other liquid flows
What is a claim?
A proposed answer to a question about the natural world
Why might a scientist use a model to see how a lake was formed?
To make it simpler or easier to understand the formation process
Study Notes
Scientific Arguments
- Scientists use evidence, data, and observations to make scientific arguments.
- These arguments are often based on empirical evidence and logical reasoning.
Rocky Planets
- Rocky planets are those that are composed primarily of rock and metal.
- Examples of rocky planets in our solar system include Mercury, Mars, Earth, and Venus.
Characteristics of Rocky Planets
- Rocky planets are typically small in size and have a solid surface.
- They have a dense core and a thin atmosphere.
Earth System
- The four spheres of the Earth System are:
- Geosphere (solid and rocky parts of the planet)
- Atmosphere (gases surrounding the planet)
- Hydrosphere (water in all its forms)
- Biosphere (living organisms and their interactions)
Communication in Science
- A channel is the medium through which a message is conveyed.
- A claim is a statement or assertion made by a scientist to explain a phenomenon.
Models in Science
- Scientists use models to simulate and understand complex systems and phenomena.
- A scientist might use a model to see how a lake was formed, for example, to understand the geological processes that shaped the lake's formation over time.
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