A statement about what will happen next in a sequence of events.
What is inference?
100
If a hypothesis is not supported a scientist does this.
What is
modify and revise the hypothesis?
100
The study of all living things.
What is
Life Science?
100
Plantlike protists
What is
algae?
100
A description that uses numbers to describe the observation.
What is
quantitative ?
200
The use of knowledge to make products or tools that people can use.
What is
technology?
200
A possible explanation about an observation that can be tested by scientific investigations.
What is
hypothesis?
200
Earth Science is the study of ______________?
What is
landforms, rocks, soil, and forces that shape Earth's surface?
200
A coal burning plant uses electric _______________.
What is
power?
200
Qualitative is a description using _________________?
What is
senses: sight, sound, smell, touch, taste
300
A system of units used by scientists that is based on units of ten.
What is
SI?
300
When it is intentional or unintentional prejudice toward a specific outcome.
What is
bias?
300
Name the 3 branches of science.
What is
1. Earth
2. Life
3. Physical science?
300
a ruler's measurement is this kind of digit.
What is
estimated?
300
Name two ways scientists communicate their results to others.
What is
written reports and verbal presentations?
400
Is a description of how similar or close measurements are to each other.
What is
precision?
400
How does a hotspot form a chain of volcanoes?
A. Volcanoes form above a hot spot. The volcanic mountains move as the plate moves.
B. The hot spot allows magma to ooze from a vent.
C. The hot spot allows magma to explode from a vent.
D. The hot spot forms alternating layers of lava and ash.
What is
A. Volcanoes form above a hot spot. The volcanic mountains move as the plate moves.
400
Scientists analyze results by using which tools to help recognize patterns?
a. graphing and tables
b. models and calculations
c. speaking at conferences
d. a and b only
What is
d?
400
0.075 has ______?________ significant digits
What is
2?
400
The factor you are testing in an experiment.
What is
independent variable?
500
An explanation of observations or events based on knowledge gained from many observations and investigation.
What is
scientific theory?
500
Name the three results of scientifc inquiry?
What is
1. technology
2. possible explanations for questions
3. new materials
500
Physical science is the study of two types of science.
What is
chemistry and physics?
500
The type of numbers that are significant.
What is
nonzero?
500
Similar to an eyedropper to draw up or transfer liquids.