Unit 1 Test (Nature of Science) Flashcards

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1
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The study of matter

A

chemistry

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2
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The study of energy

A

physics

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3
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An educated guess

A

hypothesis

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4
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The metric unit of length or distance

A

meter

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5
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The metric unit for mass

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gram

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6
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A triple beam balance measures

A

mass

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7
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The boiling point of water in Celsius

A

100

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8
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The freezing point of water in Celsius

A

0

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9
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When all molecular motion stops

A

Absolute Zero

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10
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The comparison group in an experiment is called

A

Control Group

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11
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A ______________ tries to explain what has happened.

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Law

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12
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A graduated cylinder measures…..

A

Volume

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13
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Observations are based on the five __________

A

senses

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14
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The steps in an experiment is called the _______

A

Procedure

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15
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Which is longer, one meter or one yard?

A

One meter

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