Observations & Theories
Observations made using numbers or measurements.
Quantitative
Any factor that changes in an experiment.
Variable
What does the prefix centi mean? (in decimal form)
0.01
What does the lower-case letter m stand for in km?
meter
The study of plants?
Observations made using the five senses.
Qualitative
Conclusions based on observations, previous knowledge and available information.
Inference
What does the prefix kilo mean?
1000
What metric unit is length measured in?
meters
The study of objects and matter outside the Earth's atmosphere and of their physical and chemical properties.
Astronomy
What kind of data are you able to graph?
Quantitative
Tentative explanation for an observation.
Hypothesis
what does the prefix milli mean? (decimal form)
0.001
What metric unit is liquid volume measured in?
Liters
The study of matter and energy and how they interact through forces and motion.
Physics
In graphing, what type of relationship is shown with a line that increases from left to right?
Direct proportion
A well supported, in depth explanation of a broad range of phenomena.
Scientific theory
How many centimeters are in 1.3 meters?
130
What metric unit is solid volume measured in?
Cubic meters
his science deals with the study of non-living things.
Physical Science
Scientific theory= in-depth explanation of a broad range of phenomenon.
Scientific law= description of a natural phenomenon (usually in mathematical terms).
In an experiment, what is the difference between an independent variable and a dependent variable?
The experimenter changes the independent variable, and the dependent variable responds to those changes.
If a person has a mass of 75kg, what is their mass in grams?
75,000 grams
The SI unit for power is the watt (W). One kW is equal to _______W.
1000W
The study of atmospheric phenomena that tries to explain and predict natures behavior.
Meteorology