Ch.1 Vocab Reverse

Question 1

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

Answer 1

Control

Question 2

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

Answer 2

Dependent Variable

Question 3

Testable working explanation for a problem in science.

Answer 3

Hypothesis

Question 4

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

Answer 4

Independent Variable

Question 5

Representation of something using objects.

Answer 5

Physical Model

Question 6

Hypothesis that has been repeatedly tested and not proven false.

Answer 6

Theory

Question 7

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

Answer 7

Astronomy

Question 8

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

Answer 8

Geology

Question 9

Study of the ocean in all its aspects.

Answer 9

Oceanology

Question 10

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

Answer 10

Meteorology