Vocabulary
what does Scientific Notation mean?
To get rid of zeros in very big or small numbers.
Is the following the IV or DV?
How far a rubber band flies.
Dependent variable.
What are line graphs best used for?
To show data that changes with time.
What are the metric prefixes?
kilo, hecto, deka, base or one, deci, centi, milli.
What is the equation of density, mass, and volume?
d=mass/volume.
what is a independent variable?
The only thing that should be changed in an experiment.
Is the following the IV or DV?
The wind length of a paper airplane.
Independent variable.
What are bar graphs best used for?
To compare single values of many items.
Give 2 examples of the Base Units?
Liters and meters.
What is the equation to calculate volume?
length x width x height.
What is a dependent variable?
The purpose of a lab (measuring).
Is the following the IV or DV
The amount of sunlight a plant gets.
Independent variable.
What are pie graphs best used for?
To show parts of a whole.
What does the Ease of Calculation mean?
All units are multiplied by 10 (to make longer units), or divided by 10 (to make smaller).
What is the equation to calculate mass?
Density x volume.
What is a hypothesis?
An educated guess, or a prediction.
Is the following the IV or DV?
The maximum height of rocket launches.
Dependent variable.
True or False: All graphs need a X and Y axis?
False.
How do you turn 160 cm to 1,600 mm.
Move the decimal to the right one time.
How do you write 45,000 in scientific notation?
4.5 x 104
what does standard form mean?
The original form of a number.
Is the following the IV or DV?
The size of a coin.
Independent variable.
What graphs uses the term DRY-MIX?
The Line Graph.
Is 56 cm bigger than 6 m?
No.
How do you calculate a regular shape?
Length x width x height all in cm3.