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Exam 1 Flashcards

1
Q

How does science and Christianity work together?

A1.1-1

A

They hold the pursuit of truth as a sovereign and moral value.

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2
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How many meters are in a kilometer?

F1.2-6

A

1000

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3
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What is the definition of an inference?

B1.1-2

A

a logical explanation of an oberservation

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4
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what is a prediction

1.1-4

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a statement of what will happen next

the “then” part of the hypothesis

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5
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Another word for the conclusion is __________

B1.1-2

A

A summary/was the hypothesis proven right?

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6
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What is an inference?

1.1-4

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A logical explanation of an observation

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7
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What defines a natural event?

A1.1-1 Answer source: https://www.lawinsider.com/dictionary/natural-event

A

An event caused by natural processes of the Earth, that effects a large amount of people.

Science studies these!

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8
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What is skepticism?

F 1.1-9

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Judging something based off what you know, or if it seems to good to be true.

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9
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What is a hypothesis?

C1.1-5

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A hypothesis is an if, than statement that that is an educated guess

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10
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What is the goal of an observation?

B1.1-2

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The goal is to gather more info on your experiment so that later you can make an educated and informative hypothesis.

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11
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What is the difference between a hypothesis and a prediction?

B1.1-2

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A hypothesis is an educated guess that can be tested. While a prediction is a statement of what will happen next, or after the hypothesis.

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12
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What is a conclusion?

1.1-4

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A summary of the info gained from testing a hypotheses.

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13
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What is gravity?

C1.1-5

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Gravity is a force pulling an object toward the center of the earth

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14
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comparing what you know and the information you are given to decide if somthing is true or false is….

F 1.1-9

A

critical thinking

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15
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What are the two types of physical science?

A1.1-1

A

Physics and Chemistry

Remember the Natrual Science Diagram

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16
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What is the purpose of the bottle experiment?

B1.1-3

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It’s to help use understand scientific method and to show that there is air in the bottle.

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17
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What is Science?

A1.1-1

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The investigation and exploration of natural events, and of the new information that results from those investigations.

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18
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What is physics?

A1.1-1

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They study of matter and energy.

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19
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What are the three main sections of natural science?

A1.1-1

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Physical science, Earth and Space science, and life science.

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20
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What observations did you make during the water bottle experiment?

B1.1-3

A

The bottle could not be crushed all the way, there was resistance

21
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what is a Hypothesis?

B 1.1-3

A

A hypothesis is a testable and educated guess or prediction about a phenomenon

Sometimes an if/then statement

It’s based on existing knowledge and observations.
- It’s formulated as a statement that can be tested.
- It guides the design of experiments and investigations.
- The outcome of testing a hypothesis can either support or refute it.

22
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In your conclusion, what do you want to answer?

A

Is your hypothesis correct

23
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In scientfic Notation if you move the decimal place the left will the exponet be positive or negitive

1.2-3

A

postive

24
Q

How do you observe?

A1.2-1

A

You use your five senses. Sight, hearing, Smell, Taste, and feel.

25
Q

What is the saying we use for unit conversions?

F 1.2

A

King Henery Died Unexpectedly Drinking Chocalate Milk

26
Q

True/False: The U.S. uses the International System of Units (SI).

B1.2-2

A

False

27
Q

What does the letter K preffix mean?

b 1.2-2

A

Kilo

28
Q

true or false:
22.34 is in scientfic notaition

1.2-4

A

false

29
Q

What does the S preffix mean in both the Metric and Imperial Systems?

B1.2-2

A

Seconds

29
Q

What is An Experimental Group?

E1.3-8

A

The Group that recieves the expeiremental treatment

30
Q

How many years are in a millennium?

A

1,000 years

Not 1 million!

31
Q

T or F: 1 meter is equal to1 yard

B1.2-2

A

False

32
Q

what is a variable

F17 2.3

A

factors that can be changed in an exparament

33
Q

what does a stopwatch measure?

b 1.3-4

A

time

34
Q

When using independent and dependent variables in expiraments, which one is the cause?

F 1.3-7

A

Independent variable

35
Q

what does a ph paper do

A

a piece of paper that when wet it changes color to find the liquids acidity

36
Q

What is a hot plate?

B3.0-4

A

A hot plate is an electronic device used to heat substances in containers. It has a flat suface that gets hot when turned on.

37
Q

What is Technology

D1.1-7

A

the practical use of scientific knowledge,
especially in industrial, commercial, or research sectors.

38
Q

What is the defination of Qualitative data?

D1.3-9

A

Use of words to desribe the

39
Q

What is a Flask?

A1.3-3

A

Cone-shaped container with a flat bottom, used for mixing and heating substances.

40
Q

What is an control group?

Is not expiremental

E:16

A

control group does not receive the experimental treatment or intervention being studied.

E:16

41
Q

What part of the water level in a graduatd cylinder do you read?

A1.3-3

A

The meniscus.

42
Q

Which variable is the x-axis?

F 1.3-7

A

Independent variable

43
Q

What is the meniscus?

A

The meniscus is the bottom curve in the fluid at the top of a graduated cylinder.

44
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What is the meaning of collecting data?

D1.3-9

A

To collect information and obeservations.

45
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A
46
Q

What is a graduated cylinder?

A1.3-3

A

A tall narrow container used to measure the volume of liquids.

A1.3-3

47
Q

What is a metric ruler?

A1.3-3

A

A metric ruler is a straight tool used to measure the lengthof objects in centimeters (cm) and millimeters (mm).

48
Q

What’s a thermometer?

c1.1-5

A

A instrument used to measure temperature.

c1.1-5

5th Period, Physical Sciences Honors (5 decks)

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