Chapter 1

Question 1

Investigation

Answer 1

The study that a scientist does

Question 2

Infer

Answer 2

To draw conclusions about something by using gathered data or previous knowledge

Question 3

Inquiry

Answer 3

When someone asks a question or studies something closely

Question 4

Hypothesis

Answer 4

A possible answer to a question that can be tested

Question 5

Formulate

Answer 5

To come up with a plan

Question 6

Experiment

Answer 6

Is a test done to find out if a hypothesis is true or false

Question 7

Scientific Method

Answer 7

As a way of answering a question by using an organized plan

Question 8

Variable

Answer 8

Is the one thing in a science inquiry that is different. All the other parts of the inquiry stay the same.

Question 9

What is a thermometer?

Answer 9

Measures the temperature of liquids and air.

Question 10

What is the unit of measurement for a thermometer?

Answer 10

Celsius and Fahrenheit

Question 11

What temperature does water boil and freeze at?

Answer 11

Boils - 212 degrees Fahrenheit (100 degrees Celsius)

Freezes - 32 degrees Fahrenheit (0 degrees Celsius)

Question 12

What is a dropper used for?

Answer 12

To move small amounts of liquid

Or

To measure volume by counting drops

Question 13

When is a tape measure used?

Answer 13

To measure the length of curved or irregular surfaces

Question 14

When is a spring scale used?

Answer 14

To measure force, such as weight or friction

Units called Newtons

Question 15

What is a ruler used for?

Answer 15

To measure the length and width of objects in centimeters and millimeters.

Question 16

What is a measuring cup used for?

Answer 16

To measure the volume of liquids

Liters and milliliters

Question 17

What are forceps used for?

Answer 17

To help you pick up small objects

Question 18

What are hand lens used for?

Answer 18

To make objects appear larger and see more detail

Question 19

What is a microscope used for?

Answer 19

A tool for looking at something very small

It magnifies objects a thousand times

Question 20

What are the parts of a microscope?

Answer 20

Eyepiece - contains one lens and is mounted at the end of the tube

Stage - holds the slide or object you are looking at

Base - supports the microscope. Usually holds a mirror that shines light through the object

Nosepiece - holds one or more lenses that can magnify an object up to 400 times

Adjustment knobs - help you focus the lense

Question 21

What is a balance used for?

Answer 21

To measure the amount of matter in an object

Grams or kilograms