Chapter 1- Basics Of Science

Question 1

What is the study of living organisms called?

Answer 1

Biology.

Question 2

What is the unit for measuring mass? What is its abbreviation?

Answer 2

Kilograms, kg.

Question 3

What are moles used to measure?

Answer 3

Amounts.

Question 5

What is the formula to calculate one mole?

Answer 5

6.02 x 10^23.

Question 6

What is the study of the properties and composition of matter called?

Answer 6

Chemistry.

Question 7

What instrument is used to measure mass?

Answer 7

Balance.

Question 8

What unit is used to measure time? What is its abbreviation?

Answer 8

Seconds, s

Question 9

What is the study of forces, motion, energy, and its effects on matter called?

Answer 9

Physics.

Question 11

What unit is used to measure length? What is its abbreviation?

Answer 11

Meters, m.

Question 13

What unit is used to measure temperature? What is its abbreviation?

Answer 13

Kelvin, K

Question 14

What is the study of planet Earth and space called?

Answer 14

Earth science.

Question 15

What is the branch of earth science that deals with comets, stars, and planets called?

Answer 15

Astronomy.

Question 16

What is the branch of Earth science that deals with Earth’s oceans, saltwater, tides, and currents called?

Answer 16

Oceanography.

Question 17

What is the branch of Earth science that deals with Earth and its minerals and substances called?

Answer 17

Geology.

Question 19

What unit is used to measure luminosity?

Answer 19

Candelas

Question 20

What instrument is used to measure length?

Answer 20

Meter stick.

Question 21

What instrument is used to measure temperature?

Answer 21

Thermometer.

Question 22

What instrument is used to measure time?

Answer 22

Stopwatch