2. earth science

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branch of science dealing with the physical constitution of the earth and its atmosphere

one of the first things you learn 

2. geology

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deals with the physical structure. the earths history.

geology is the first thing we learn 

3. oceanography[image]

the branch of science that deals with the physical and biological properties and phenomena of the sea.

basically oceanography you learn about oceans. 

4. meteorology

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the branch of science concerned with the processes and phenomena of the atmosphere, especially as a means of forecasting the weather.

we learned meterology in science class

5. astronomy

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the branch of science that deals with celestial objects, space, and the physical universe as a whole.

you learn about stars in astrology 

6. environmental science

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is the science of the interactions between the physical, chemical, and biological components of the environment, including their effects on all types of organisms but more often refers to human impact on the environment.

you learn about plants. 

7. scientific method

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Step one Make an observation Step two Conduct research Step three Form hypothesis Step four Test hypothesis Step five Record data Step six Draw conclusion Step seven Replicate

something you use in every science expirement 

8. controlled experiment

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a test where the person conducting the test only changes one variable at a time in order to isolate the results. An experiment where all subjects involved in the experiment are treated exactly the same except for one deviation is an example of a control experiment.

you have to keep all your expirements in control and watch them 

9. control group

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is defined as the group in an experiment or study that does not receive treatment by the researchers and is then used as a benchmark to measure how the other tested subjects do.

something they compare to an expiremental group that they dont pay much mind too. 

10. experimental group

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group in an experiment that receives the variable being tested. One variable is tested at a time. The experimental group is compared to a control group, which does not receive the test variable. In this way, experimental groups are used to find answers in an experiment.

one that they pay much attention too. and compare it to others. 

11. independent variable

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changed by the scientist. To ensure a fair test, a good experiment has only one independent variable.

in math we use those. 

12. dependent variable

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because it "depends" on the independent variable.

we use these in math 

13. topographic map [image]

 a type of map characterized by large-scale detail and quantitative representation of relief, usually now using contour lines, but historically using a variety of methods. Traditional definitions require atopographic map to show both natural and man-made features.

its a map we will use often 

14. relief 

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15. contour lines 

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lines drawn on a map connecting points of equal elevation. If you walk along a contour line you neither gain or lose elevation.

it will show you if you gain or lose your elevation