Scientific Method
the study of matter and movement of God's physical creation
What is science
In deductive reasoning, a statement of fact is called...
What is a proposition
materials derived from living organisms
What is organic material
nitrogen, phosphorus and potassium
What are primary plant food elements
water collected below the soil's surface
an organized way for scientist to gather and purse scientific knowledge.
What is the scientific method
The study of reasoning
What is logic
a substance composed of decayed organisms' particles, usually black or brown, hold a large amount of water
What is humus
a group of chemicals containing the element phosphorus bonded to oxygen and other elements
water collected in layers of either porous rock or a gravel soil mixture that can hold water
What is an aquifer
The first step in the scientific method
What is "state the problem"
a conclusion based on reasoning from evidence or fact
What is an inference
the three layers or horizons of soil
What are topsoil, subsoil and bedrock
Stimulates rapid growth of leaves, giving plans a rich green color
What is nitrogen
water in an aquifer located below an impermeable layer that is under pressure which is drilled and creates a self pumping well
What is artesian well
repeat the experiment multiples times keeping all factors as similar as possible between experiment and getting same results
contains a range of sand, silt, clay and humus
What is loam
converts elemental nitrogen, like that found in the atmosphere into nitrogen compounds
What are nitrogen fixing bacteria
What is capillarity
the group in an experiment on which a test is performed
What is the experimental group
assumes that a change in one factor causes a change in another factor just because the second change occurred after the first
What is post hoc fallacy
ranges from 0-14. Used to test acidity or basicity
What is the pH scale
primary function is to contribute to the general health of the plant and improve disease resistance
What is Potassium
Spaces left in the ground when water is used by plants
What are pore spaces