knowledge obtained by observing natural events and conditions in order to discover facts and formulate laws or principles that can be verified
100
What are the 3 main branches of science?
biological science, physical science, and earth science
100
A mathematical representation of an object or even is a ___________.
model
100
Scientists who do experiments to learn more about the worlds are practicing __________ science, also defined as the continuing search for scientific knowledge.
pure science
100
Describe how a scientific model is used and give an example.
Used to study or make predictions about a situation
200
Define the term technology
apllication of sicnece for practical use
200
Name 2 branches of biology
botany, zoology, ecology
200
Using scientific knowledge for practical apllications is called ____________
technology
200
Biological science is the science of ________________
living things
200
Explain how science and technology depend on each other
technology is the application of science, technology involves finding a use for a scientific discovery
300
Define the term scientific law
a summary of many experimental results and observations; tells how things work
300
Name 2 branches of earth science
geology, meterogology
300
A ____________ statement describes with words something you have seen many times.
qualitative
300
Physical science is the science of ________________
matter and energy
300
How are scientific law and scientific theory different?
law = summary of observations, theory = explains observations
400
Define the term scientific theory
an explaration for some phenomenon that is based on observations, experiementation, and reasonsing
400
What are the 2 branches of physical science?
physicals and chemistry
400
What "type of language" is the same throughout science?
Mathematics
400
Earth science is the science of ______________
The earth
400
Explain how a scientific theory differs from a guess or an opinion.
guess/opinion usually unsupported statement
500
Define the term model as it relates to science
representation of an object or event that can be studied to understand the real object or event
500
What does biochemsity mean?
study of matter of living things
500
Scientific laws and theories can be stated as mathematical equations, which are _______________ statements
quantitative
500
What is the difference between qualitative data and quantitative data?