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What is the term for the variable that scientists change in an experiment?
What is the term for the variable that scientists change in an experiment?
- Independent Variable
- Responding Variable
- Manipulated Variable (correct)
- Controlled Variable
A scientific law explains why a certain phenomenon occurs.
A scientific law explains why a certain phenomenon occurs.
False (B)
What are the two major movements of the Earth?
What are the two major movements of the Earth?
Rotation and Revolution
The force that pulls all objects toward each other is called ______.
The force that pulls all objects toward each other is called ______.
Match the following parts of the Sun with their descriptions:
Match the following parts of the Sun with their descriptions:
Which of the following describes inertia?
Which of the following describes inertia?
Earth’s orbit around the Sun is circular.
Earth’s orbit around the Sun is circular.
What keeps the Earth in orbit around the Sun?
What keeps the Earth in orbit around the Sun?
What color is Mars known for?
What color is Mars known for?
Saturn has a true solid surface that can be landed on.
Saturn has a true solid surface that can be landed on.
Why was Mars named after the Roman god of war?
Why was Mars named after the Roman god of war?
Saturn is primarily composed of __________ and liquids.
Saturn is primarily composed of __________ and liquids.
What is the primary reason Saturn is not conducive to life as we know it?
What is the primary reason Saturn is not conducive to life as we know it?
What are two moons of Saturn that could possibly support life?
What are two moons of Saturn that could possibly support life?
Match the planet with its associated color or feature:
Match the planet with its associated color or feature:
If Earth were the size of a nickel, Saturn would be comparable to a __________.
If Earth were the size of a nickel, Saturn would be comparable to a __________.
What is the primary purpose of a rocket's engine?
What is the primary purpose of a rocket's engine?
The moon is denser than Earth.
The moon is denser than Earth.
What was the space race?
What was the space race?
A _____ is a spacecraft capable of carrying a crew into space and returning to Earth.
A _____ is a spacecraft capable of carrying a crew into space and returning to Earth.
Match the following concepts with their definitions:
Match the following concepts with their definitions:
What distinguishes Orbital Velocity from Escape Velocity?
What distinguishes Orbital Velocity from Escape Velocity?
A space station is a temporary structure that can be used for short research missions.
A space station is a temporary structure that can be used for short research missions.
What event marked the beginning of the space race?
What event marked the beginning of the space race?
What causes the phases of the Moon?
What causes the phases of the Moon?
The Moon revolves around Earth once every 30 days.
The Moon revolves around Earth once every 30 days.
What are the two types of eclipses?
What are the two types of eclipses?
The Moon's surface has dark, flat areas called _____ which Galileo termed 'maria'.
The Moon's surface has dark, flat areas called _____ which Galileo termed 'maria'.
Match the following features of the Moon with their descriptions:
Match the following features of the Moon with their descriptions:
Which of the following describes the convection zone of the Sun?
Which of the following describes the convection zone of the Sun?
During a total lunar eclipse, the Moon completely passes into the Earth's penumbra.
During a total lunar eclipse, the Moon completely passes into the Earth's penumbra.
The Moon is _____ kilometers in diameter.
The Moon is _____ kilometers in diameter.
Flashcards
Scientific Inquiry
Scientific Inquiry
Different methods scientists use to study the natural world and explain observations.
Manipulated Variable
Manipulated Variable
The variable a scientist changes in an experiment.
Responding Variable
Responding Variable
The variable that changes in response to the manipulated variable.
Scientific Theory
Scientific Theory
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Earth's Rotation
Earth's Rotation
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Earth's Revolution
Earth's Revolution
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Newton's Law of Universal Gravitation
Newton's Law of Universal Gravitation
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Sun's Core
Sun's Core
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Convection Zone (Sun)
Convection Zone (Sun)
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Moon Rotation
Moon Rotation
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Moon Revolution
Moon Revolution
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Moon Phases
Moon Phases
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Lunar Eclipse
Lunar Eclipse
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Maria (Moon)
Maria (Moon)
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Lunar Craters (Moon)
Lunar Craters (Moon)
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Lunar Highlands (Moon)
Lunar Highlands (Moon)
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Rocket
Rocket
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Rocket Engine
Rocket Engine
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Orbital Velocity
Orbital Velocity
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Escape Velocity
Escape Velocity
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Satellite
Satellite
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Space Shuttle
Space Shuttle
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Space Station
Space Station
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Space Probe
Space Probe
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Mars' Surface
Mars' Surface
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Mars' Name Origin
Mars' Name Origin
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Saturn's Nature
Saturn's Nature
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Saturn's Color
Saturn's Color
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Saturn's Size
Saturn's Size
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Potential for Life on Saturn
Potential for Life on Saturn
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Potential for Life on Saturn's Moons
Potential for Life on Saturn's Moons
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Saturn's Name Origin
Saturn's Name Origin
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Study Notes
Unit 0: Science
- Science is a method of learning about the natural world, and the knowledge gained through this process
- Scientific inquiry is the many ways scientists study the natural world and use evidence to make explanations.
- Manipulated variable is a variable changed in an experiment.
- Responding variable is the variable that changes due to the manipulated variable.
- Scientific theories explain a variety of observations, while scientific laws describe patterns in nature but do not explain them.
Unit 1: Space Systems: The Earth in the Solar System
1. Earth's Movements
- Rotation is the Earth spinning on its axis.
- Revolution is Earth orbiting the sun.
- Earth's orbit is elliptical and the average distance is 149.597 million kilometers.
2. Gravity
- Gravity is the force that pulls objects towards each other.
- Newton's Law of Universal Gravitation states that every object in the universe attracts every other object.
3. The Moon
- The moon rotates and revolves around the Earth.
- The Moon's phases are caused by the positions of the Sun, Earth, and the Moon.
- Eclipses occur when the Earth, Sun, and Moon align.
- Tides are primarily caused by the Moon's gravitational pull on Earth's water.
4. The Sun's Interior
- The Sun's interior includes the core, radiation zone, and convection zone.
- Nuclear reactions in the core generate energy.
- Energy travels through the radiation zone and convection zone to the surface.
- The sun's surface temperature is high enough for the elements to form gasses.
5. Planets in the Solar System
- Planets have different surface compositions and colors.
- Some planets may have potential for life.
- The solar system developed from debris roughly 4.5 billion years ago.
6. Traveling into Space
- Rocket: A device that expels gas in one direction to move in the opposite direction.
- Orbital velocity: The speed needed for a rocket to stay in orbit around a planet.
- Escape velocity: The speed needed for a rocket to escape the planet's gravitational pull.
- Space race: A competition between the US and the Soviet Union to achieve space exploration milestones in the 1950s and 1960s.
- Satellites: Objects that orbit another object in space.
- Space probes: Spacecraft that carry scientific instruments to collect data.
- Space shuttle: Reusable spacecraft that can carry crews and equipment into space.
- Space station: Large artificial satellites that allow people to live and work in space.
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This quiz covers the foundational concepts of science as a method of inquiry and the specifics of Earth's movements, gravity, and its relationship with the moon. Test your knowledge on scientific variables, theories, and laws, alongside insights into space systems. Perfect for students eager to understand the natural world and the mechanics of our solar system.
