Module 1 Test Flashcards

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1
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a well-supported, in-depth explanation of a broad range of phenomena

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scientific theory

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2
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What metric unit measures length

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meter

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3
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tentative explanation for an observation

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hypothesis

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What is the difference between a scientific theory and a scientific law?

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A scientific theory is an in-depth explanation of a range of phenomenon while a scientific law is a description of a natural phenomenon (usually in mathematical terms)

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5
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observations made using numbers or measurements

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quantitative observation

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6
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any factor that changes in an experiment

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variable

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7
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How are science and technology related?

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Technology is applied science

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8
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What metric unit measures volume

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liters

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9
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What metric prefix means 1,000?

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kilo

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10
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What is the difference between independent and dependent variables in an experiment?

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An independent variable is the one variable that the experiment changes or manipulates. The dependent variable responds to the changes of the independent variable.

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11
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observations made using 5 senses

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qualitative observation

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12
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What metric unit measures mass?

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grams

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13
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conclusions based on observations, previous knowledge, and available information

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inference

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14
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List the metrix prefixes in order from smallest to largest

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milli, centi, deci, unit, deca, hecto, kilo

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