Chapter 1 Vocabulary

Question 1

Data

Answer 1

information from which conclusions can be made.

Question 2

Controlled Experiment

Answer 2

experiment with two test groups. An experimental group and a control group

Question 3

Constant

Answer 3

a factor that is kept the same in a controlled experiment.

Question 4

Variable

Answer 4

the factor that is changed in a controlled experiment.

Question 5

Cubic Meter

Answer 5

the amount of space occupied by a cube. 1mx1mx1m=m3

Question 6

Density

Answer 6

measure of how much matter exists in a given volume= mass/volume

Question 7

Kilogram

Answer 7

basic unit of mass. Abbreviated: kg

Question 8

liter

Answer 8

a metric unit of volume. Abbreviated: L.

Question 9

Mass

Answer 9

a scientific measurement for the amount of matter that an object contains

Question 10

Meter

Answer 10

basic SI unit of length. Abbreviated: m.

Question 11

Volume

Answer 11

the amount of space something contains

Question 12

Lens

Answer 12

a piece of glass that can bend light in some way to magnify an object.

Question 13

Microscope

Answer 13

an instrument to magnify objects