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Chapter 1- Basics Of Science Flashcards

(18 cards)

1
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What is the study of living organisms called?

A

Biology.

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What is the unit for measuring mass? What is its abbreviation?

A

Kilograms, kg.

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3
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What are moles used to measure?

A

Amounts.

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5
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What is the formula to calculate one mole?

A

6.02 x 10^23.

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6
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What is the study of the properties and composition of matter called?

A

Chemistry.

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7
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What instrument is used to measure mass?

A

Balance.

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What unit is used to measure time? What is its abbreviation?

A

Seconds, s

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What is the study of forces, motion, energy, and its effects on matter called?

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Physics.

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What unit is used to measure length? What is its abbreviation?

A

Meters, m.

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What unit is used to measure temperature? What is its abbreviation?

A

Kelvin, K

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14
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What is the study of planet Earth and space called?

A

Earth science.

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What is the branch of earth science that deals with comets, stars, and planets called?

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Astronomy.

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What is the branch of Earth science that deals with Earth’s oceans, saltwater, tides, and currents called?

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Oceanography.

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What is the branch of Earth science that deals with Earth and its minerals and substances called?

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Geology.

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19
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What unit is used to measure luminosity?

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Candelas

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20
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What instrument is used to measure length?

21
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What instrument is used to measure temperature?

22
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What instrument is used to measure time?