prediction or guess about what you think the outcome of an experiment will be
hypothesis
100
Matter with a definitive shape, and usually takes up a definite amount of space. (solid, liquid, or gas?)
solid
100
the property of attraction between two objects with a
_________ field. It can attract other objects made of metal....
magnets, magnetism
100
DOUBLE POINTS: Get it right for TWICE the Points. Wrong for MINUS DOUBLE
Synonym for 1.plant life and 2. animal life
1. flora 2. fauna
100
two or more living things in an ecosystem using the same limited resources
competitors
200
Everything that happened in the experiment because of what you did
results
200
State of matter that does NOT have a definitive shape, but usually takes up a definite amount of space. (solid, liquid, or gas)
liquid
200
Each magnet has a ____________ POLE and a __________ POLE
North, South
200
A species of plant or animal that is facing extinction
endangered
200
DOUBLE POINTS: Answer the question for one set of points. Give me an EXAMPLE for DOUBLE POINTS
" A species whose population has been reduced to such small numbers the animal risks soon becoming extinct."
endangered species
300
DOUBLE CHALLENGE: Get both questions right for a shot at DOUBLE POINTS. Get it wrong and lose twice as much!
Variables:
1.The thing that you change in an experiment to get a different outcome
2. The thing that changes BECAUSE of the changes you made in the experiment
State of matter that takes the shape of its container and expands to whatever space is available. ( Solid, liquid, or gas?)
gas
300
when two magnets move away from one another
repel
300
DOUBLE POSSIBILITY: Answer the QUESTION for ONE set of points. Give me an example for an EXTRA SET
"Special characteristics that make an organism more suitable to surviving in its environment. _________"
adaptation...
300
an organism that lives on or in another organism and benefits from it
parasite
400
You variable that stays the same
constant (control)
400
The property of matter that compares the mass of an object to its volume.
density
400
when two magnets are pulled together
attracted
400
the interaction of all living things in a biological community
ecosystem
400
An organism that is harmed by a parasite
host
500
The gathering of information about observations. Usually displayed in numbers, charts, or graphs.
data
500
List the objects in order of least dense to most dense:
cork, marble, bottle of water
cork, bottle of water, marble.
500
the invisible force that loops between the poles of a magnet due to the arrangement of charges. The force is strongest at the poles and weaker at a distance... Hint: _____________ field
magnetic field
500
a water bearing bed of gravel, rock, or sand yielding considerable amounts of water. Under our feet
aquifer
500
Gradual change from one community of organisms to another