Science Test Review Flashcards
How many parts are there in an experiment?
There are 5 parts in an experiment
Why is a hypothesis not fact?
A hypothesis is not a fact because it is what you infer and it cannot be proven.
What type of variable is used in an experiment and is expected to remain the same?
The variable that is expected to remain the same is the controlled variable.
What is the difference between a scientific law and scientific theory?
The difference between scientific law and scientific theory is that scientific law is a rule that must be followed and scientific theory must be proven or concluded.
Why do scientists share their experiments?
Scientists share their experiments so other scientists can improve their experiments and to educate others.
Why is it necessary to be well prepared for an experiment?
because it helps you to stay safe and complete the experiment.
What is the difference between quantitative and qualitative observation?
The difference between quantitative observation and qualitative observation is the quantitative observation deals with numbers and amounts whereas qualitative observations deal with descriptions.
Who is Jane Goodall?
Jane Goodall is the famous primatologist who studied chimpanzees in Gombe National Park.
What are the 5 skills scientists use when observing the natural world?
The 5 skills scientists use when observing the natural world is observation, inferring, predicting, making models and classifying.
What are the 5 life science careers?
Forestry technician, park ranger, marine biologist, botanist and health-care workers.
T/F: If an accident occurs in a lab, you should tell a teacher.
True
T/F: Technology can have a negative impact on society.
True
T/F: Advances in science do not have any effect on technology.
False
T/F: A scientist should always balance open mindedness with skepticism.
True
T/F: Making models is grouping together items that are alike in some way.
False
Good preparation helps you stay ___ when doing science activities.
Safe
A refrigerator is an example of ___.
Technology
Life science is the study of ___.
Living things
The different ways in which scientists study the natural world is called ___.
Scientific Inquiry
When you explain or interpret the things you observe, you are making an ___.
Inference
Which of the following is a possible safety hazard in the field: safety goggles, bad weather, or good preparation?
Bad weather
Which is the best way to prepare for a lab: do the lab without telling an adult, carefully reading the steps in the lab, use the lab supplies to create your own experiment?
Carefully reading the steps in the lab.
An ___ is a person who is trained in both science and technology.
Engineer
How people change the world around them to solve practical problems is called ___.
technology
Scientists communicate their research so other scientists can ____.
repeat the experiment
When you draw a conclusion from your experiment, you should ask yourself whether the data _____.
supports or disproves the hypothesis
What is a possible explanation for a set of observations called?
a hypothesis
___ is making a forecast of what will happen.
Prediction
Using 1 or more of your 5 senses to gather information is called ___.
observation
___ is a way of studying about the natural world.
Science
