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2.1 Evidence, Models and Explanation

Learn that observations and data are evidence on which to base scientific explanations.
Understand that a model is a type of scientific explanation that uses existing knowledge and new evidence from observations.
Be able to give examples of different forms of models, including physical objects, conceptual models and computer simulations.
Learn that models can change with new evidence.

Mathematics of Cartography Rice University
Learn how mathematical models are used in the practice of map making.

Images of Earth and Space: The Role of Visualization in NASA Science NASA

	This compilation video animation contains visualizations of Earth and Space Sciences resulting from supercomputer models.

Digital Earth Workbench: The Washington Monument in 3D NASA
Panning around a 3D model of the Washington monument, followed by a zoom out to see the east coast of North America

Chapter One
Nature of Science

Chapter Two
Large-Scale Forces that Change the Geosphere

2.1
Evidence, Models, and Explanation

2.2
Matter Within Systems

2.3
Using Models

2.4
Natural Hazards and Risks

2.5
Earthquakes and Volcanoes

2.6
Continental Drift

2.7
Mantle Convecton and Plate Tectonics

2.8
Mountain-
Building

Chapter Three
Surface Process that Change the Geosphere

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This project is supported, in part, by the National Science Foundation (grant no ESI-0095938). Any opinion, findings, and conclusions or recommendations expressed in this material are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily reflect the views of the National Science Foundation.