Introduction to Science and Measurement

Astronomy

the branch of physics that studies celestial bodies and the universe

celsius

measure of temperature where water freezes at 0 degrees and boils at 100 degress

density

the amount of mass per unit of space

Geology

a science that deals with the history of the earth as recorded in rocks

mass

the amount of matter in an object

Earth Science

the study of earth, space, and geology

Meteorology

the branch of earth science dealing with phenomena of the atmosphere (especially weather)

Oceanography

the branch of science dealing with the aspects of the oceans

volume

measure of how much space an object occupies

weight

a measure of the force of gravity

gravity

the force of attraction between all masses in the universe

metric system (SI)

measuring system that uses the powers of ten

Physical Science

the science of matter and energy and their interactions

scientific method

series of problem solving steps

Environmental Science

study of interactions of humans on the environment

kelvin

the base unit of measure for temperature in the metric system

matter

anything that has mass and takes up space

Science

evidence-based knowledge learned through observations and experiments related to the natural world and technology.

Life Science

the study of living things, including plants, animals, and microscopic life forms