Nature of Science
Scientists make _________ by using their senses or specific measuring tools.
observations
________ energy is the energy object has because it is moving
kinetic
When an object gains an electric charge, this is called...
static electricity
The tool used to measure temperature
thermometer
All the living and nonliving things interacting
in a particular area
ecosystem
A _______ is a statement that answers a question about a phenomenon.
Claim
_________ energy is the energy that is stored in an object or system
potential
When two objects push away from each other like two objects with the same charge or the same poles of magnets.
repel
A group of atoms joined together in a particular way
molecule
A group of the same type of organism living in the same area
population
A _________ is something that you observed or that has happened. We try to do research to explain why these occur.
phenomenon
A __________ is a set of interacting parts forming a complex whole
system
Pushes and pulls that can change the motion of an object.
force
Molecules move _________ at colder temperatures.
slower
A population that eats organisms from another population
consumer or consumer population
A ________ observation is when you use your senses to collect data.
qualitative
The higher a roller coaster it is, the more ________ energy it has.
potential
The part of a magnet that has the greatest interactions with other magnets or magnetic objects.
pole
When molecules completely stop moving
absolute zero
Matter that is part of nonliving things
abiotic matter
________ makes the fortune teller fish move.
moisture
When energy changes from one type to another
convert or converting
An object is _______ when it has the same number of positive and negative charges.
neutral
The measure of the average speed of the molecules in a thing
temperature
Sugars, starch and fats are examples of these...
energy storage molecules