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1. Orderly, logical plan of explaining natural phenomena by gathering and
testing evidence.
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3. Unlike religious dogma, scientific theories are subject to -------.
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6. Meaning "forever unchanging" - something that doesn't apply to scientific
theories.
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10. A well-tested and supported hypothesis which can make predictions about
phenomena.
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12. To foretell the future.
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13. The study of the natural universe.
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18. The gathering of data using our own (or extensions of) our natural
senses.
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19. All that exists, in totality.
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21. Unlike hearsay and folk wisdom, scientific theories are based upon
actual happenings, or -----.
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23. An inquiry into the causes of an event.
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26. Determination of the validity of a hypothesis or theory.
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27. "Catch-all" word for the universe (particularly on earth).
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28. Naturally-occurring events.
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1. Earth's main source of heat and light.
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2. A test designed to prove or disprove a hypothesis or theory, using a
controlled environment.
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4. The earth sciences are called ---------- sciences in that
the element of time is important.
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5. The major reason for the rejection of science in the past (or even today).
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7. Generalization about the behavior of nature (no known deviation after
numerous experiments).
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8. All theories are subject to ------- to determine their
validity.
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9. An initial explanation for natural phenomena, subject to further testing
and observation.
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11. A theory which unites many related subdisciplines or theories, i.e.
plate tectonics.
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14. In order to be predictable, nature must operate in a -----------
fashion.
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15. Observations or facts which support a hypothesis or theory.
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16. Another expression for scientific observations or information.
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17. A prior understanding or way of thinking (a "given").
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19. Great scientific theories are praised for their ability to -----
different disciplines.
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20. According to the Big Bang Theory, the Universe exploded from a cosmic
---.
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22. A central assumption about the natural universe is that it works in
a ------- and consistent manner.
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24. A non-geologist's expression for a rock.
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25. The most important element for the earth sciences is the ----
factor, required for most processes.
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