Science and Engineering Practices

Question 1

Scientific Method

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The way scientist study learn about the world.

Question 2

Observation

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Using your five senses to gather information about something.

Question 3

Qualitative Observation.

Answer 3

Using your senses to discribe characteristics of an object-color, texture, taste,.

Question 4

Quantitative Observation.

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Using number or measurements to describe something.

Question 5

Inference

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n explanation of an observation based on prior knowledge.

Question 6

Hypothesis

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A prediction based on prior knowledge. Always written in an if then statement.

Question 7

Claim

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Is the answer to the question you are trying to answer

Question 8

Variable

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Any factor that can be manipulated, controlled for , or measured an experiment

Question 9

Control Variable

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What must stay that same in the experiment.

Question 10

Manipulated/independent Variable

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The thing that are testing or changing in an experiment and its is graphed on the X-axis.

Question 11

Dependent/Responding Variable

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What you are measuring

Question 12

C-E-R

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Claim, Evidence, Reasoning

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Evedence

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Scientific data that supports your claim.

Question 14

Reasonings

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The how or why the evidence supports our claim: science rule.

Question 15

Conclusion

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You state whether your prediction was confirmed or no and try to explain your results.

Question 16

Mineral

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A substance that is formed naturally, Is inorganic ,has definite chemical composition an had a crystal structure

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Streak

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The color of a mineral’s powder when it is rubbed against a porcelain plate.

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Luster

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The way the surface of a mineral reflects light.

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Inorganic

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not derived from living matter.

Question 20

Crystal

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A solid formation that follows a pattern

Question 21

Hardness

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The ability of a mineral to scratch or be scratched by another mineral

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cleavage

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The tendency of crystals and minerals to break along definite planes resulting in smooth surfaces.

Question 23

Fracture

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The appearance of a freshly broken surface on a mineral that has a rough or irregular surface

Question 24

Mohs hardness scale

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A hardness scale used to classify minerals.

Question 25

Formula

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A set if chemicals symbols showing the makeup of a chemical compounds