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Chapter 1 Test Flashcards

1
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_____ tests the effect of one thing on another using a control

A

experiment

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2
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the variable that changes its value according to the changes in other variables

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dependent

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3
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the variable that is changed to test the effect on the dependent variable

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independant

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4
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_____ is a factor that does not change when other variables change

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constant

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5
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_____ is something created and used to represent an idea

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model

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6
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_____ is an explanation of events based on knowledge gained from observations or experiments

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a scientific theory

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7
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_____ is a statement about what happens in nature and seems to be true all the time

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a scientific law

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8
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what are the three major categories of science

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physical
earth
life

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9
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what type of science is physics

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physical

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10
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what type of science is biology

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life

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11
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what type of science is oceanography

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earth

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12
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what type of science is zoology

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life

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13
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what type of science is human anatomy and physiology

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life

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14
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what type of science is chemistry

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physical

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15
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what type of science is meteorology

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earth

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16
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what type of science is microbiology

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life

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17
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what type of science is geology

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earth

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18
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what type of science is astronomy

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physical

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19
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what type of science is medicine

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life

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20
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what type of science is climatology

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earth

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21
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what type of science is botany

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life

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22
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what type of science is genetics

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life

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23
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what are the six steps of the scientific method

A

identify the Problem
Observations
Hypothesis
Test
Analyze data
Conclusions
(POHTAC)

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24
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the standard by which the test results can be compared

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controls

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25
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_____ is an exact quantity that people agree to use to compare measurements

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standard

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26
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how would length/distance be measured: USCS and SI

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USCS - miles yard foot inches
SI - Km m cm

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27
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how would mass be measured: USCS and SI

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USCS - lb oz
SI - Kg g mg

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28
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how would time be measured

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seconds

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29
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how would volume be measured: USCS and SI

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USCS - gallon quarts pints cup
SI - L mL

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30
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how would temperature be measured: USCS and SI

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USCS - Fahrenheit (F)
SI - kelvin (K) celsius (C)`

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31
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what SI units can be used for mass: standard and common

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standard - Kg
common - Kg g mg

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32
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what SI units can be used for length

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meter

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33
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what SI units can be used for density

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g/cm^3 or g/mL

34
Q

what SI units can be used for volume of a solid

A

m^3 or cm^3

35
Q

what SI units can be used for volume of a liquid

36
Q

1mL=___

37
Q

1L=___

38
Q

1cm^3=___

39
Q

1dm^3=___

40
Q

What is the multiplying factor of Mega

A

(M) 1,000,000

41
Q

What is the multiplying factor of Kilo

42
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What is the multiplying factor of Hecto

43
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What is the multiplying factor of Deca

44
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What is the multiplying factor of unit

45
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What is the multiplying factor of deci

46
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What is the multiplying factor of centi

47
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What is the multiplying factor of milli

48
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What is the multiplying factor of micro

49
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What is the multiplying factor of nano

50
Q

How do you find the volume of a regular-shaped object?

A

V= l x w x h

51
Q

How do you find the volume of an irregular-shaped object

A

displacement rule

52
Q

how do you find the volume of a container of liquid

A

graduated cylinder

53
Q

what is the formula for density

54
Q

what are the units used when measuring density

A

g/cm^3 or g/mL

55
Q

what is the human body temperature in K, °C, and °F

A

310K
37°C
98.6°F

56
Q

what is the boiling point of water in K, °C, and °F

A

373K
100°C
212°F

57
Q

what is the freezing point of water in K, °C, and °F

A

273K
0°C
32°F

58
Q

what is the room temperature in K, °C, and °F

A

293K - 295K
20°C - 22°C
68°F - 72°F

59
Q

list aluminum, gold, hydrogen, iron, oxygen, and water in order from least dense to most dense

A

hydrogen
oxygen
water
aluminum
iron
gold

60
Q

what is about 1mm

61
Q

a football field is about ____ long

62
Q

what can be measured in kilometers

A

the distance from your house to the store

63
Q

a teaspoon of medicine is about ____

64
Q

how much does a carton of milk hold

65
Q

the speed of a roller coaster car can be measured in ____

A

meters per second

66
Q

how do you convert Celcius to kelvin

67
Q

the mass of a paper clip is about how much

68
Q

which variable is placed on which axis of a line graph

A

x-axis: Independent
y-axis: dependent

69
Q

_____ is a visual display of data or information

70
Q

information collected by counting can best be displayed on a _____

71
Q

the type of graph that is useful for showing trends or continuous change is a _____

A

line graph

72
Q

information in a circle graph is often shown as _____

A

percentages

73
Q

why are graphs used

A

they are a quick way of communicating a lot of information in a small space

74
Q

What are the three types of graphs

A

line
bar
circle

75
Q

_____ is the application of scientific knowledge to benefit people

A

technology

76
Q

what are some examples of technology that have helped the world

A

calculators
printing presses
cell phones
cars

77
Q

what is the definition of length

A

distance between two points

78
Q

what is the definition of matter

A

anything that has mass and volume

79
Q

what is the definition of physical science

A

the study of matter and energy

80
Q

what is the definition of time

A

the interval between 2 events

81
Q

what are the four things a graph needs

A

title
labels on x and y axis
uniform numbering
fill most of graph paper

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