10/22 Science Test Flashcards
Which of the following is a possible safety hazard in a field.
Bad weather
Which is the best way to prepare for a lab.
Carefully reading the steps in the lab
A(n)___ is a person who is trained in both science and technology.
Engineer
How people change the world around them to solve practical problems is called ___.
Technology
Scientists communicate their research so other scientists can _____.
Repeat their experiments and expand it
When you draw a conclusion from your experiment you should ask yourself whether the data ____.
Support or disprove the hypothesis
What is a possible explanation for a set of observations called?
A hypothesis
A ___ is making a forecast of what will happen.
Prediction
When you use 1 or more of your 5 senses to gather information it is called __.
Observing
___ is the way of studying about the natural world.
Science
Good preparation help you stay ____ when doing science activities.
Safe
A refrigerator is an example of ___.
Technology that improves your life
Life science is the study of ___.
Living things
The different way in which scientists study the natural world is called ____
Scientific inquiry
When you explain or interpret the things you observe you are making a(n) ____.
Inference
If an accident occurs in a lab you should tell the teacher immediately. T/F
True
Technology can have a negative impact on society. T/F
True
Advances in science do not have any affect on technology. T/F
False
A scientist should always balance open mindedness with skepticism. T/F
True
Making models is grouping together items that are alike in some way.
False
How many parts are there in an experiment?
There are 5 parts in an experiment.
Why is a hypothesis not a fact?
A hypothesis is not a fact because it is what you infer and it can’t be proven.
What type of variable is used in an experiment and is expected to remain the same?
The variable expected to remain the same is the controlled variable.
What is the difference between a scientific law and a scientific theory?
The difference between scientific law and scientific theory is that a scientific law is a rule that must be followed and a scientific theory is a thought that must be proven or solved and must have a result.
Why do scientists share there experiments?
Scientists share their experiments so other scientists can repeat them and make it different in some ways
Why is it necessary to be well prepared for an experiment?
So you can stay safe and complete the experiment.
What is the difference between qualitative and quantitative observations?
Quantitative observations deal with numbers and amounts whereas qualitative observations deal with description that can’t be expressed in numbers.
Who is Jane Goodall?
Jane Goodall is a Primatologist who studies wild chimpanzees in Gombe National Park in Tanzania, Africa.
What are the 5 skills scientists use when observing the natural world?
Scientists use skills such as observing, inferring,predicting, classifying, and making models.
are known for studying plants
Botanists
care for government parks
Park rangers
work with living things found in the ocean
Marine Biologists
check for diseases and insect damage
Forestry Technicians
work with nurses and doctors
Health-care workers
