SC.912.N.1 – Nature of Science
What do scientists use to support explanations that are testable and based on observations?
Evidence
What are all living things made of?
Cells
What molecule carries genetic information?
DNA
What Earth system is made up of gases surrounding the planet?
Atmosphere
What is the ability to do work?
Energy
What is the process that includes asking questions, forming hypotheses, testing, and analyzing data?
The scientific method
What theory states that cells are the basic unit of structure and function in living organisms?
Cell Theory
What are different forms of the same gene called?
Alleles
What cycle describes the movement of water through Earth’s systems?
Water cycle
What type of energy is stored due to position or shape?
Potential energy
What is a well-tested explanation that unifies many observations and hypotheses?
A scientific theory
What are organisms made of only one cell called?
Unicellular organisms
What term describes the physical traits of an organism?
Phenotype
What Earth system includes rocks, soil, and landforms?
Geosphere
What type of energy is associated with motion?
Kinetic Energy
What is a statement that can be tested and possibly disproven through experimentation?
A hypothesis
According to Cell Theory, where do new cells come from?
Pre‑existing cells
What term describes the genetic makeup of an organism?
Genotype
What events can occur due to interactions between Earth systems, such as hurricanes?
Natural disasters
What law states that energy cannot be created or destroyed?
Law of Conservations of Energy
What type of reasoning uses observations to form general conclusions?
Inductive reasoning
What type of microscope uses electrons to see very small cell structures?
Electron microscope
Who is the scientist known for studying inheritance using pea plants?
Gregor Mendel
What source of energy drives weather and climate on Earth?
The Sun
What type of energy is transferred due to a temperature difference?
Thermal energy(heat)