Vocab
What is a trait?
characteristic that can be passed down to an organism's offspring
What is a single kind of matter that is pure?
A substance
The branch of science that studies living things is called..
Life science
What does a chemical engineer do?
Studies chemicals
What is the first step of the scientific method?
Make an observation
What is speed?
the distance an object covers in a certain amount of time
What is amount of space matter occupies?
Volume
The branch of science that studies what is on and under the earth is..
Earth science
What does an electrical engineer do?
Works with electricity and technology
What step comes next in scientific method after you ask a question and conduct research?
Form a hypothesis
What is a fluid?
Something that can flow
What is result in a force applied to an object that causes it to move?
Work
The branch of science that studies how objects move is..
Physical science
What does a mechanical engineer do?
Builds machines
What measuring system does the majority of the world use?
Metric system
What is mass?
How much matter is in an object
What is an event that rearranges the chemical bonds and forms a new substance?
A chemical change
What branch of science would study ocean temperatures?
Earth science
What does a civil engineer do?
Plans cities
Is gravity a law or a theory?
Law
What is energy?
Ability to do work
What unit does the prefix "deci-" mean?
10
What branch of science would study how an airplane flies through the air?
Physical science
What does a software engineer do?
Programs computers
How many units does "kilo-" represent?
1,000