Earth Science-Ch. 1
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earth science
the science that focuses on planet Earth and its place in the universe
Exosphere
The outer layer of the thermosphere, extending outward into space.
science
a process of gathering knowledge about the natural world
scientific method
A series of steps followed to solve problems including collecting data, formulating a hypothesis, testing the hypothesis, and stating conclusions.
Hypothesis
A testable prediction, often implied by a theory
inductive reasoning
reasoning from detailed facts to general principles
deductive reasoning
general principles to specific facts
Theory
A hypothesis that has been tested with a significant amount of data
scientific Laws
simple statements of natural phenomena to which no exceptions are known under the given conditions
resources
materials found in the earth that people need and value
renewable resources
Natural resources that can be replaced.
Non-renewable resources
resources that cannot be replaced
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