Graphs/Tables
Nature of Science
Variables
More N.O.S
Earth
100
Data tables are useful in O_________________ data.
Organizing
100
The sun is shining bright today.
This is an example of.........
Observation
100
The outcome variable is also known as
Dependent variable
100
performing multiple trials or the same scientists re-doing their experiment.
Repetition
100
The tectonic plates are located in which physical/mechanical layer?
Lithosphere
200
The _______________ variable is located on the Y-Axis.
Dependent
200
The sun is out and the UV index is high; so I will get a sunburn fast.
This is an example of .........
Inference
200
The factor that is deliberately manipulated in an investigation
Independent Variable
200
another scientist performing someone else's experiment.
Replication
200
Plates colliding occur at this type of boundary
Convergent
300
The ___________________ variable is located on the X-axis of a graph.
Independent
300
A hypothesis must be.........
Testable
300
Santoro's science class is INVESTIGATING how different waxes will preserve apples after they are picked from the tree.
The I.V. is
Types of waxes
300
Replication and repetition help to V____________ results of an experiment.
Validate
300
Warmer parts of the mantle rise as cooler parts sink.
Convection
400
Graphing data helps to see any T_______ in data collected.
Trends
400
An organized procedure to study something under controlled conditions.
Experiment
400
Santoro's science class is INVESTIGATING how different waxes will preserve apples after they are picked from the tree.
The D.V. is
Length of preservation
400
A _____________ is a visual or mathematical representation of an object or system.
Model
400
Physical/Mechanical layers in order from least dense to most dense
lithosphere, asthenosphere, mesosphere, outer core, inner core.
500
At what pH is the water best suited for tadpoles?
6.5
500
_____________ are pieces of information gathered by observation or experimentation.
Data
500
The ________________ determines what the independent variable should be when designing an experiment.
Hypothesis
500
______________ and ______________ are based on a lot of scientific research and evidence.
Theories and Laws
500
Earth is approximately how old?
4.6-4.8 billion years