Ch. 1 Vocab

Question 1

Control

Answer 1

Factors that are kept the same in an experiment in order to focus just on the independent and dependent variables.

Question 2

Dependent variable

Answer 2

Variable in an experiment that you are measuring as you change the independent variable.

Question 3

Hypothesis

Answer 3

Testable working explanation for a problem in science.

Question 4

Independent variable

Answer 4

Variable in an experiment that is controlled and changed by the researcher.

Question 5

Physical Model

Answer 5

Representation of something using objects.

Question 6

Theory

Answer 6

Hypothesis that has been repeatedly tested and not proven false.

Question 7

Astronomy

Answer 7

Study of celestial objects, space, and the physical universe as a whole.

Question 8

Geology

Answer 8

Study of the rocks, processes, and history of Earth.

Question 9

Meterology

Answer 9

Study of the atmosphere, especially as a means of forecasting the weather.

Question 10

Oceanography

Answer 10

Study of the ocean in all its aspects.