1.1-1.2 Key Terms

Question 1

What is an abstract in a scientific paper?

Answer 1

Opening section that summarizes the research and conclusions.

Question 2

What is applied science?

Answer 2

Science aimed at solving real-world problems.

Question 3

What is an atom?

Answer 3

The smallest and most fundamental unit of matter.

Question 4

What is basic science?

Answer 4

Science that seeks to expand knowledge and understanding without concern for short-term applications.

Question 5

What is biochemistry?

Answer 5

Study of the chemistry of biological organisms.

Question 6

What is biology?

Answer 6

Study of living organisms and their interactions with each other and their environments.

Question 7

What is the biosphere?

Answer 7

Collection of all ecosystems on Earth.

Question 8

What is botany?

Answer 8

Study of plants.

Question 9

What is a cell?

Answer 9

The smallest unit of structure and function in living things.

Question 10

What is a community?

Answer 10

Set of populations inhabiting a particular area.

Question 11

What is a conclusion in a scientific paper?

Answer 11

Section summarizing the importance of experimental findings.

Question 12

What is a control in an experiment?

Answer 12

Part of the experiment that does not change during the study.

Question 13

What is deductive reasoning?

Answer 13

Logical thinking that uses a general statement to predict specific outcomes.

Question 14

What is descriptive science (discovery science)?

Answer 14

Science focused on observing and exploring things.

Question 15

What is an ecosystem?

Answer 15

All living things in an area and their surroundings.