Brainscape's Knowledge GenomeTM

Browse over 1 million classes created by top students, professors, publishers, and experts.


See full index

Chapter 1: Nature science > Chapter 1: Nature science > Flashcards

Chapter 1: Nature science Flashcards

study for test

You may prefer our related Brainscape-certified flashcards:
Biology 101 flashcards
1
Q

what is a mass?

A

A measurement of the amount of matter in an object.

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
2
Q

what is legnth?

A

the distance from one point to another.

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
3
Q

what is a area?

A

a measure of surface room

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
4
Q

what is volume?

A

The measurement of the amount of space on object takes up

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
5
Q

What is temperature?

A

the measurement of how hot or cold a object is.

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
6
Q

what is a base unit for a measurement?

A

The kilogram or Kilo

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
7
Q

what is the base unit for length?

A

meter

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
8
Q

what is the base unit for area?

A

square meter

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
9
Q

what us the base unit for volume

A

cubic meter

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
10
Q

what is the base unit for temperature?

A

The Kelvin, Celsius, and Fahrenheit

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
11
Q

which graph is best to use for data?

A

Pie chart

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
12
Q

Which graph is best use for if you wan to compare data?

A

Bar graph

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
13
Q

which graph is best used for if you want to used a line graph to show the relationship between varibles

A

line graph

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
14
Q

which unit is the biggest?

A

Kilo/Kilometer/K

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
15
Q

which unit is the smallest?

A

Millimeters/mm

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
16
Q

what is Quantitative data?

A

Numeric data

17
Q

what is qualitative data?

A

descriptive data

18
Q

what are the characteristic of life?

A

1.) Homeostasis
2.) DNA
3.) Use & obtain energy (Metabolism)
4.)Organized made up of cells
5.)Reproduction
6.)Grow and develop
7.)Adapt
8.)Response to stimuli

19
Q

What is the scientific method (In order)

A

1.) State the problem
2.) Research
3.) Hypothesis
4.) Experiment
5.) Analyze
6.) Conclusion/report findings

20
Q

what is a Hypothesis?

A

A scientific explanation for a set of Obeservations

21
Q

Independent varible

A

that is changed

22
Q

dependent varible

A

that changes

23
Q

what is a law

A

proproses what will happen without an explanation

24
Q

what is a theory

A

is a well tasted explanation of observations.

25
Q

remember :

A

a law cannot be changed but a theory can.

26
Q

bias

A

a particular preference or point of view that is personal rather than scientific.

27
Q

study of life

A

biology is the study of life

Chapter 1: Nature science (1 decks)

Brainscape helps you reach your goals faster, through stronger study habits.
© 2024 Bold Learning Solutions. Terms and Conditions