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Science - Chapter 1 - Test 9/6/13 Flashcards

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1
Q

Never ________ across a flame.

A

reach

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2
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What is an experiment used for?

A

to test your hypothesis

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3
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in an experiment, used for comparison; cannot change

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control

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3
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in an experiment, the factor that is tested, can affect results of an experiment

A

variable

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4
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Some models are used to communicate ____________________ and ideas to other people.

A

observations

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4
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Models can _______ predictions.

A

test

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5
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What 2 things are used to classify objects into categories?

A
  1. ) properties
  2. ) criteria
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6
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Always ________ safety ________ whenever you are working with chemicals or other substances that might get into your ______.

A
  1. ) wear
  2. ) goggles
  3. ) eyes
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6
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Observation or Inference

Daniel likes winter because he lives in New York.

A

Inference

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7
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List the steps of the scientific method in order.

A
  1. ) State the problem.
  2. ) Form a hypothesis.
  3. ) Design and carry out experiment.
  4. ) Record and analyze data.
  5. ) Draw conclusion.
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8
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Describe computer models.

A

can be seen on a computer screen but not touched

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8
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Name 2 things that you do with the data from your experiment.

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  1. ) Record data
  2. ) Analyze data
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8
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Observation or Inference

The fire alarm made noise because there was a fire.

A

Inference

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9
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a process that uses certain skills to solve problems

A

critical thinking

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9
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Observation or Inference

A student went to the main office because she was bad.

A

Inference

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10
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Observation or Inference?

The car stopped running.

A

observation

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the process of using the senses to determine properties of an object or event

A

observation

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13
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Describe idea models.

A

concepts that describe how someone thinks about something in the natural world

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14
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Observation or Inference

The baby birds are chirping because they are hungry.

A

inference

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14
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The ________ variable is what we measure in an experiment.

A

dependent

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15
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Observation or Inference

A woman with a Yankees shirt on likes baseball.

A

Inference

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16
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A model built using software that you can see on a computer screen is a ____________________ model.

A

computer

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16
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What do you do instead of smelling a chemical directly from a container?

A

wave your hand over the opening of the container and spread the fumes towards your nose

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17
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Never _________ smell a chemical directly from a container.

A

smell

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19
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What does the SI use to measure mass?

A

kilogram

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20
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Name 3 basic types of models.

A
  1. ) physical models
  2. ) computer

.) idea models

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21
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representation of an object or event used as a tool for understanding the natural world

A

model

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22
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Models __________________________ as new observations and discoveries are made.

A

change over time

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23
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What does the SI use to measure length?

A

meters

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24
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The process of drawing a conclusion about a specific event based on observations and data; may include cause and effect relationships

A

inference

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26
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What is the International System of Units (SI)?

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Standard system of measurements used by scientists; aka = metric system

26
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Equipment must be _______ to its proper place.

A

returned

27
Q

Never ______ a chemical unless you are instructed by your teacher to do so.

A

taste

28
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Observation or Inference

There were 15 students on the school bus.

A

Observation

30
Q

Observation or Inference?

The Texas Rangers are first in their division.

A

observation

31
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What question do you ask in the conclusion?

A

Was this hypothesis correct or incorrect?

32
Q

Immediately notify your ______ if any chemical gets on your skin or clothing to find out what to do to ________ it off.

A
  1. ) teacher
  2. ) wash
33
Q

After your investigation, you can use the results of your experiments to draw __________.

A

a conclusion

34
Q

a series of planned steps used to solve a problem

A

scientific method

35
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Observation or Inference

The fence is 4 meters high.

A

Observation

36
Q

Describe physical models.

A

can be seen and touched

37
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Name 3 ways to describe a hypothesis.

A

1,) a prediction that can be tested

  1. ) “educated guess”
  2. ) a suggestion based on known information
38
Q

Never use _______ or chipped glasware

A

broken

39
Q

Observation or Inference

The dog has long ears.

A

Observation

40
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Observation or Inference

The grass was wet because the sprinkler was on.

A

Inference

41
Q

Keep your work area _______.

A

clean

42
Q

Always __________ your work area & equipment after an experiment is completed.

A

clean up

44
Q

What do models communicate?

A

Models communicate observations and ideas

45
Q

Never _______ or________ someone else in the lab.

A
  1. ) run
  2. ) push
46
Q

way of studying things and learning about the natural world

A

science

47
Q

A mobile that shows our solar system is a ____________________ model.

A

idea

48
Q

In any good experiment, the scientist needs to ________ the hypothesis.

A

create

50
Q

Name 3 things that a theory does.

A
  1. ) usually explains many hypotheses
  2. ) explanation of things or events based on scientific knowledge
  3. ) result of many observations and experiments
52
Q

The problem must be in the form of a _________.

A

question

53
Q

What does the SI use to measure volume?

A

liter

54
Q

Name 2 types of data.

A
  1. ) measurements
  2. ) observations
55
Q

Immediately notify your teacher if you get _________ or have another ________ when performing an experiment.

A
  1. ) cut
  2. ) injury
57
Q

the one variable that is purposely changed to test a hypothesis

A

independent variable

58
Q

Name 2 ways to describe a law.

A
  1. ) “A rule of nature”
  2. ) statement that describes a natural event or phenomenon
60
Q

Read and ____________ exactly as they are written.

A

follow all directions

61
Q

A logical answer based on data & observations

A

conclusion

61
Q

The process of grouping or ordering objects or events

A

classification

62
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Observation or Inference

Mrs. Tarantino has blue eyes.

A

Observation

64
Q

Name the 5 senses we use to make an observation.

A
  1. ) taste
  2. ) touch
  3. ) smell
  4. ) sight
  5. ) hearing
65
Q

Observation or Inference

A bird is sitting on its nest.

A

observation

66
Q

Observation or Inference

There was one book on each desk.

A

Observation

67
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Observation or Inference?

The plants leaves are brown due to lack of water.

A

inference

68
Q

Keep _______ on bottles & containers when not in use.

A

lids

69
Q

Models can ________________, money, and __________.

A
  1. ) save time
  2. ) lives
70
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Never _________ directly into a __________ when mixing or heating chemicals.

A
  1. ) look
  2. ) test tube
71
Q

What is it that you are trying to find an answer to?

A

problem

72
Q

What do you do before and after each experiment?

A

wash your hands

73
Q

If in doubt about directions, ______________.

A

ask your teacher

74
Q

What do you use to analyze the data?

A

Information you gained from experiment, including observations & measurements

75
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the factor that may change in response to the independent variable

A

dependent variable

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