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Unit 1
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Science
9th Grade
01/28/2016

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Judaea Keller
Definition
I'm 15 years old
I'm the oldest out of 4 kids
My birthday is July 18
P.S my computer won't let me put pictures.
I enjoy reading and making stories
Hanging out with my best friend(who is the biggest loser ever) Maddi Staab
I watch Dan and Phil all the time
My fav tv show is Supernatural (Sammy Winchester is life!!!!)
I listen 5sos(5 seconds of summer)
I listen to post-hardcore
Also i listen to J cole (Baeeeee)
BRENDEN URIE IS MY EVERYTHING
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Earth Science
Definition
Various of many different type science like Metrology, geology, and geography

Earth Science is made up of many different type science.
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Geology
Definition
The study of science
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Oceanography
Definition
A kind of physical geography dealing with the ocean
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Meteorology
Definition
Science dealing with the atmosphere and it's phenomena including weather and climate
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Astronomy
Definition
Science that dealing with the material universe beyond the earth atmosphere
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Environmental Science
Definition
The science that is concerned with the physical chemical and biological conditions of the environment

Environmental Science is my 4th block class (haha true)
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Scientific Method
Definition
1.State the problem
2.Gather Information
3.From a Hypothesis
4.Design & Preform experiment
5.Record & Analyze Data
6.Draw a conclusion
7.Repeat & Publish
I used the Scientific Method during my science class.
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Controlled Experiment
Definition
The group that separates the object that don't change from the experimental groups

Group A kept drinking water, while Group B is drinking tea. who will get the most sleep?
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Experimental Group
Definition
The group who are exposed to the variable

Group B is the experimental because they are dinking tea instead of water
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Independent Variable
Definition
The variable that is changed or controlled in a science experiment

The variable is the drinks.
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Dependent Variable
Definition
The variable that is being tested

The variable that is being tested is which group will get the most sleep after drinking Tea or Water.
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Relief
Definition
An map showing the relief of an area

Usually relief is shown contour lines on a map
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Contour Lines
Definition
The line on a map joining point of equal height above or below sea level
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Contour Intervals
Definition
The vertical distance between contour lines.
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Contour Maps Rules
Definition
1.Lines never cross
2.Contour lines form closed circles around the top of the mountains
3.Contour lines that a valley or stream are v-shaped
4.The spacing of contour lines depends on slope characteristics
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Latitude
Definition
The distance north or south from the equator of an point on the earth's surface
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Longitude
Definition
Distance of east or west on earth surface
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Prime Meridian
Definition
The meridian running through Greenwich and England
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Components of a map
Definition
1.The Map Title
2.The Legend/Key
3.The Compass Rose
4.Scale
5.Grid lines
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Topographic Map
Definition
A type of map that is characterized by large scale detail and quantitative representation of relief
Topographic is the modern way of mapping
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