Which axis is the vertical axis? (goes up and down)
The Y axis
This scientific tool is used to measure temperature
What is a thermometer
This is the closest planet to Earth
On which axis do you put the Independent Variable?
On the X axis
This scientific tool is used to measure volume
What is a beaker, flask or graduated cylinder
This is the largest animal to have ever lived
What is the blue whale?
This is an example of protective equipment to wear during an experiment
Goggles, gloves, lab coat
What kind of graph would you us make to show how a variable changes over time?
A line graph
This scientific tool is used to measure mass
This is the variable that you manipulate during an experiment
Independent Variable
On a graph, this is used to distinguish different groups of data
What is the legend or key?
This is a scientist who studies fossils
What is a paleontologist?
This is the name for the point (0,0) on a graph
What is the origin?
This is the system of measurement most commonly used for science
What is the Metric system?
This is known as the "powerhouse" of the cell
What is the mitochondria?