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Hypothesis?
A proposed explanation made with limited evidence(as a starting point for investigation)
Model?
A representation of a real world phenomenon(used to understand it and make predictions)
Consensus?
A general agreement between most scientists in a field
Earthquake
Sudden and violent shaking of the ground(as a result of tectonic plates)
GPS?
An accurate worldwide navigational system(based on reception from satellites)
Magnitude?
A measurement of size, extent, or quantity(regardless of direction)
Epicenter?
The point on the Earth’s surface where an earthquakes energy is released
Earthquake Focus?
The depth where an earthquakes energy is released
Earthquake Depth?
Depth of focus
Correlation?
The degree of how much two variable relate
Causation?
The process of producing an effect
Mineral?
A solid inorganic substance of natural occurrence
Rock?
A solid collection of minerals exposed on earths surface
Sediment?
Matter that settles to the bottom of a liquid
Bedrock?
Solid rock underlying loose deposits
Sedimentary Rock?
Rocks formed from pre-existing rocks or pieces of once-living organisms
Igneous Rock?
Rock formed when molten rock crystalizes
Metamorphic Rock?
They form when rocks are subjected to high heat, high pressure, etc.