Science

2. the difference in elevation between the highest and lowest parts of an area
4. experiment an experiment in which only one variable is manipulated at a time
5. the ability to do work or cause change
6. variable the one factor that a scientist changes during an experiment; also called independent variable
7. law a statement that describes what scientists expect to happen every time under a particular set of conditions
11. a scientist who studies Earth's oceans
13. the shape of land determined by elevation, relief, and landforms
14. a landform with high elevation and high relief
15. the process of making an inference; an interpretation based on observations and prior knowledge
17. a landform made up of flat or gently rolling land with low relief
18. facts, figures and other information gathered through observations

1. theory a well tested theory concept that explains of wide range of observations
3. height above sea level
6. a scientist who studies the causes of weather and tries to predict it
7. a group of related parts that work together
8. science the science that focuses on planet Earth and its place in the universe
9. force a force that slowly wears away mountains and other features on the surface of Earth
10. force a force that builds up mountains and landmasses on Earth's surface
12. a scientist who studies the universe beyond Earth
16. a scientist who studies the forces that make and shape planet Earth