Science - 1st Qtr Flashcards

1
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Scientist needs _______ and _______.

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  1. scientific attitudes and values
  2. science process skills
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2
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science process skills includes what?

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  1. observing
  2. measuring
    3 classifying
  3. comparing
  4. inferring
  5. communicating
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3
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Is a science process skill used in gathering information about objects and events.

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Observing

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4
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They are statements of what you see, taste, smell, feel, and hear.

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Observations

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5
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You make observations using your ___________.

A

senses

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6
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What are the 5 examples of senses?

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sight, taste, smell, hearing, and touch

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7
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What are the two types of observation?

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qualitative and quantitative

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8
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Is a type of observations made using the senses and they are descriptive is called?

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qualitative observations

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9
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Is a type of observations involving numbers or quantities and they used tools like balance, ruler meterstick and measuring cup in gathering observations is called?

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quantitative observations

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10
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Is a tool used to magnify small objects?

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Hand lens

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11
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Is a tool that helps you see tiny objects, like bacteria, that cannot be seen by the naked eye.

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Microscope

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12
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Micro means what?

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small

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13
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Are used to study distant objects in the sky and it makes a distant object appear large is called?

A

Telescopes

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14
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They are containers for heating small amount of liquids are called?

A

Test tubes

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15
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Is used to hold test tubes in place is called?

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test tube rack

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16
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Is used to heat materials is called?

A

alcohol lamp

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17
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It handles test tube or vial when heating or transferring it to another place is called?

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test tube holder

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18
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Is used to contain liquids and to measure their volumes is called?

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flask

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19
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This may also be used for containing and measuring the volume of liquids is called?

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beaker

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20
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Is used in measuring the volume of liquids is called?

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graduated cylinder

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21
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In science, exact observations about height, length, and weight are gathered by __________.

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measuring

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22
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Distance or length is measured using

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tape measure, meterstick and ruler.

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23
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True or False: Units like millimeter (mm), meter (m), and kilometer (km), describe distance or length.

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True

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24
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Measures the amount of matter in an object using a balance or scale?

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Mass

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25
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What are units used to describe mass?

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Milligram (mg), gram (g) and kilogram (kg)

26
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Is the space an object occupies?

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Volume

27
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Used to describe volume of liquids?

A

Milliliter (mL) and liter (L)

28
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Units used for volume of solids?

A

cubic centimeter (cm3) or cubic meter (m3)

29
Q

Measures how hot or how cold an object is?

A

Temperature

30
Q

Temperature can be measured using a _______.

A

Thermometer

31
Q

The units to describe temperature are?

A

degree Celsius
degree Fahrenheit

32
Q

Can be measured using a clock or a calendar?

A

Time

33
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The units for time are?

A

seconds (s)
minutes (m)
days
months
years

34
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It means putting different things together based on their similarities. It is another science process skill.

A

Classifying

35
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When you observe, you tell what you actually see, feel, hear, smell, and taste. When you tell what you think or explain what you had observed, you are 1. ______ or making an 2. ______.

A
  1. inferring
  2. inference
36
Q

True or False: An inference is not always correct.

A

True

37
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Is using one’s knowledge to make an intelligent guess about what will happen next.

A

Predicting

38
Q

Are made by searching for a pattern about what has happened is called?

A

Predictions

39
Q

PAGASA releases weather forecasts daily. What does PAGASA stands for?

A

Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical, and Astronomical Services Administration.

40
Q

They study the weather and other atmospheric phenomena.

A

Meteorologists

41
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It involves making inferences about future events based on current evidences and past experiences.

A

Predicting

42
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Sharing ideas and information about what you discovered in science is called?

A

Communicating

43
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True or False: There are many ways of communicating in science. These include written or spoken words, drawings and illustrations, tables and charts, graphic organizers, and graphs.

A

True

44
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True or False: Communication becomes more effective if qualitative and quantitative observations are used.

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True

45
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True or False: Illustrations can help you better understand and describe your observations.

A

True

46
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True or False: Tables and charts are also useful in recording and presenting your data and observations.

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True

47
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True or False: Graphic organizers are tools used to systematically present different data and how much each relate to one another.

A

True

48
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Is a person who possesses expertise in science.

A

scientist

49
Q

Studies living things like plants and animals.

A

biologist

50
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Studies the structure and properties of matter and how they undergo changes.

A

chemist

51
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Study celestial bodies like planets, stars and galaxies.

A

Astronomers

52
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studies the formation of volcanoes and volcanic eruptions.

A

volcanologist

53
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Studies the materials that form Earth, as well as the processes and the history that shaped it.

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geologist

54
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Studies the seas and oceans of Earth. This area includes the depth and other properties of the water, the organisms living in it, and the uses of their resources.

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oceanographer

55
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Studies weather and makes weather forecast.

A

meteorologist

56
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It means asking questions, finding answers to questions, and discovering new things.

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Curiosity

57
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When you make a comment or describe an object based on what is actually observed. It does not involve feelings in making an observation, interpretation, and conclusion.

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Objectivity

58
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It is a scientific value that you do an activity and you report the data observed truthfully even if it is different from your classmates.

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Honesty

59
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Is an important virtue in performing long and difficult experiments. You have to bear with trials, and persevere without complaint.

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Patience

60
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It means you are persistent and you have the will power to finish a task that was started.

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Determination

61
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Scientific investigations will not always be successful. The information from a failed investigation may lead to further studies and new discoveries.

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Acceptance of failure.

62
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Scientific attitudes and values includes?

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curiosity, objectivity, honesty, patience, determination, and acceptance of failure