Chapter 2 - Science, Society, and You Flashcards
cost
a negative result of either taking or not taking an action.
benefit
a good consequence of taking or not taking an action.
consumer
a person who is buying something.
citizen
a person who is part of society.
scientific literacy
the knowledge and understanding of scientific terms and principles required for evaluating information, making personal decisions, and taking part in public affairs.
evidence
observations and conclusions that have been repeated.
opinion
an idea about a situation that is not supported by evidence.
analyze
to carefully consider the evidence and use it to understand a situation.
research
to look for evidence about a subject or situation.
controversy
a public disagreement between groups with different views.
society
a large group of humans with a shared culture.
career
a good job or a way of living.
life science
the study of living things - AKA biology.
earth and space science
the study of Earth and its place in the universe.
physical science
the study of energy, motion, sound, light, electricity, magnetism and matter.
biomedical researcher
a scientist who studies human disease and searches for treatments.
entomologist
a scientist who studies insects.
fisheries scientist
a scientist who studies fish, especially in the context of how they are used by humans.
astrophysicist
a scientist who studies the origins and movements of the universe.
hydrologist
a scientist who studies fresh water and its use by humans.
geoscientist
a scientist who studies the movements and resources f the Earth.
chemist
a scientist who studies matter; both how to make it and how to test for it.
physical science technician
a person who helps scientists to prepare and perform experiments.
physics teacher
a teacher who teaches physics, the science of motion.
