Nature of Science
Joey conducted an experiment and came to the conclusion that rose bushes will have the most growth if fertilizer A is used compared to other types. He decides to conduct the same experiment three more times to insure his results are valid and insure he will reach the same conclusion. What is the term used for when an experiment is repeated multiple times by the original investigator/person?
Repetition
When we discuss gravitational force what other force must we mention that opposes gravitational force?
Normal Force
The continent of Antarctica is covered with an ice sheet. Which part of the Earth system includes the ice sheet?
Cryosphere
What is the most abundant gas in Earth's atmosphere?
Nitrogen
What is the fundamental unit of life according to cell theory?
Cells
If it is darker outside, then crickets will chirp louder, because predators can not see them. This statement is an example of ____________.
Hypothesis
When you throw a ball at a wall what type of force is being used to throw the ball?
Applied
What is the main source of energy that drives the Earth systems?
Heat from the Sun
Which layer of the atmosphere contains the ozone layer?
Stratosphere
According to cell theory, where do all cells come from?
Pre-existing cells
What is the name for the factor that remains the same in an investigation?
Control Variable
A book is pushed across the table by a student. The student stops pushing on the book and the book slows down and stops. The force stopping the book is a force known as
Friction
The state of the atmosphere at a certain time and place.
What is the layer of the atmosphere where meteors burn up?
Mesosphere
What is the function of the nucleus in both plant and animal cells?
Contains genetic material (DNA)
A factor that changes in an investigation as a result of the changing or manipulation of another variable is referred to as a _____________________. (The variable that is the outcome variable or what you measure)
Dependent Variable
What are two factors that affect the gravitational force between two objects?
Distance and Mass
The average weather pattern for a region over a long period of time.
Climate
What is the primary difference between weather and climate?
Climate represents long-term patterns, while weather refers to short-term atmospheric conditions.
Which organelle is responsible for storage in plant cells?
Vacuoles
When conducting an experiment, there are many things that can affect the outcomes. A factor that is purposefully changed or manipulated in an investigation is referred to as a(n) ______________________. (This is your test variable)
Independent Variables
Velocity is measured using the equation v=d/t. What is the velocity of a car traveling at 75 kilometers north in 1.5 hours?
50 km/hr North
What landform is built when sediment is deposited where a river meets an ocean or lake?
Delta
A weather report predicts that it will be a sunny and dry day. What weather condition best explains the predicted weather?
high air pressure
A cell can be seen by looking through a microscope. Seeing which of these organelles would let you know that you are looking at a plant cell?
Chloroplasts