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1
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_____ tests the effect of one thing on another using a control

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experiment

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2
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the variable that changes its value according to the changes in other variables

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dependent

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3
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the variable that is changed to test the effect on the dependent variable

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independant

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4
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_____ is a factor that does not change when other variables change

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constant

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5
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_____ is something created and used to represent an idea

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model

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6
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_____ is an explanation of events based on knowledge gained from observations or experiments

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a scientific theory

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7
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_____ is a statement about what happens in nature and seems to be true all the time

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a scientific law

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8
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what are the three major categories of science

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physical
earth
life

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9
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what type of science is physics

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physical

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10
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what type of science is biology

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life

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11
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what type of science is oceanography

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earth

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12
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what type of science is zoology

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life

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13
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what type of science is human anatomy and physiology

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life

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14
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what type of science is chemistry

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physical

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15
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what type of science is meteorology

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earth

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16
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what type of science is microbiology

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life

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17
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what type of science is geology

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earth

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18
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what type of science is astronomy

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physical

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19
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what type of science is medicine

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life

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20
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what type of science is climatology

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earth

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21
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what type of science is botany

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life

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22
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what type of science is genetics

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life

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23
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what are the six steps of the scientific method

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identify the Problem
Observations
Hypothesis
Test
Analyze data
Conclusions
(POHTAC)

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24
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the standard by which the test results can be compared

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controls

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_____ is an exact quantity that people agree to use to compare measurements
standard
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how would length/distance be measured: USCS and SI
USCS - miles yard foot inches SI - Km m cm
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how would mass be measured: USCS and SI
USCS - lb oz SI - Kg g mg
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how would time be measured
seconds
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how would volume be measured: USCS and SI
USCS - gallon quarts pints cup SI - L mL
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how would temperature be measured: USCS and SI
USCS - Fahrenheit (F) SI - kelvin (K) celsius (C)`
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what SI units can be used for mass: standard and common
standard - Kg common - Kg g mg
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what SI units can be used for length
meter
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what SI units can be used for density
g/cm^3 or g/mL
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what SI units can be used for volume of a solid
m^3 or cm^3
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what SI units can be used for volume of a liquid
mL L
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1mL=___
1cm^3
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1L=___
1dm^3
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1cm^3=___
1mL
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1dm^3=___
1L
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What is the multiplying factor of Mega
(M) 1,000,000
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What is the multiplying factor of Kilo
(K) 1,000
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What is the multiplying factor of Hecto
(H) 100
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What is the multiplying factor of Deca
(D) 10
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What is the multiplying factor of unit
1
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What is the multiplying factor of deci
(d) 0.1
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What is the multiplying factor of centi
(c) 0.01
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What is the multiplying factor of milli
(m) 0.001
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What is the multiplying factor of micro
10^-6
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What is the multiplying factor of nano
(n) 10^-9
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How do you find the volume of a regular-shaped object?
V= l x w x h
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How do you find the volume of an irregular-shaped object
displacement rule
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how do you find the volume of a container of liquid
graduated cylinder
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what is the formula for density
D = m/V
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what are the units used when measuring density
g/cm^3 or g/mL
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what is the human body temperature in K, °C, and °F
310K 37°C 98.6°F
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what is the boiling point of water in K, °C, and °F
373K 100°C 212°F
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what is the freezing point of water in K, °C, and °F
273K 0°C 32°F
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what is the room temperature in K, °C, and °F
293K - 295K 20°C - 22°C 68°F - 72°F
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list aluminum, gold, hydrogen, iron, oxygen, and water in order from least dense to most dense
hydrogen oxygen water aluminum iron gold
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what is about 1mm
a dime
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a football field is about ____ long
91m
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what can be measured in kilometers
the distance from your house to the store
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a teaspoon of medicine is about ____
5mL
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how much does a carton of milk hold
1.89L
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the speed of a roller coaster car can be measured in ____
meters per second
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how do you convert Celcius to kelvin
add 273
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the mass of a paper clip is about how much
1g
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which variable is placed on which axis of a line graph
x-axis: Independent y-axis: dependent
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_____ is a visual display of data or information
graph
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information collected by counting can best be displayed on a _____
bar graph
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the type of graph that is useful for showing trends or continuous change is a _____
line graph
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information in a circle graph is often shown as _____
percentages
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why are graphs used
they are a quick way of communicating a lot of information in a small space
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What are the three types of graphs
line bar circle
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_____ is the application of scientific knowledge to benefit people
technology
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what are some examples of technology that have helped the world
calculators printing presses cell phones cars
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what is the definition of length
distance between two points
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what is the definition of matter
anything that has mass and volume
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what is the definition of physical science
the study of matter and energy
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what is the definition of time
the interval between 2 events
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what are the four things a graph needs
title labels on x and y axis uniform numbering fill most of graph paper

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