Chapter 1 Vocabulary

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Across
  1. 1. a series of formal steps used to solve a scientific problem
  2. 4. _______ oceanography studies the incredible diversity of life in the ocean.
  3. 5. it is a formulation of the best explanation you can think of based on what you know so far
  4. 8. the process of discovering the facts, processes, and unifying principles that explain the nature of oceans & their life forms
  5. 10. someone who uses the processes of science to find answers about how & why things work in the natural world
  6. 12. ________oceanography studies the chemical changes that occur in seawater.
  7. 13. the science of recording and describing the ocean’s contents & processes
  8. 14. True exploration of the oceans is possible because of _________.
Down
  1. 2. linking two or more fields of study
  2. 3. ________oceanography is the study of waves, currents, & tides as well as how light & sound travel through water.
  3. 6. a scientific explanation of an event with evidence to support it
  4. 7. _______oceanography studies undersea rocks, volcanoes, and earthquakes, as well as seabed movement.
  5. 9. a set of facts derived from direct observation
  6. 10. from the Latin meaning “to know” it is a body of knowledge and an organized method used to gain knowledge about the natural world
  7. 11. using science as a way of solving problems and answering questions