Physical Science Jeopardy

Science Overview

100

SI Unit stands for

International unit of measurement

200

The process which scientists form questions based on observations?

Hypothesizing (Hypothesis)

300

What is the orderly process by which scientists investigate questions and observations?

The Scientific Method

400

list the three major steps of the scientific method (in order):

1.) observing 2.) hypothesizing 3.) experimenting 

500

The study of the composition and interactions of matter. 

Chemistry

Mathematics in Science

100

The science of quantity is...

Mathematics

200

Convert 8 x 10-³ to expanded form. 

0.008

300

Calculate density

density = mass / volume

400

The places (in a number) that are certain along with an uncertain place are known as...

Significant Figures

500

What are the formulas to solve for fahrenheit AND celsius?

F = 9/5(C) +32

C= 5/9(F - 32)

will also accept: 

F=(9/5)(C+40)-40 or C=(5/9)(F+40)-40.

Energy

100

The energy of motion is...

Kinetic energy

200

Disturbances moving through substances (i.e. sound or the ocean) is what kind of energy? 

Wave energy

300

Translational kinetic energy relies on speed. What is the formula for calculating the speed over time?

Speed = Distance / Time

400

The name of the physicist who who defined the joule comes from mechanics (the branch of physics that studies motion). 

James Prescott Joule

500

Describe rotational kinetic energy.

(along the lines of..) increasing mass or speed of a rotation. 

Heat

100

The branch of physics that deals with thermal heat AND energy. 

Thermodynamics

200

Define heat

The transfer of thermal energy from an object of higher temperature to an object of lower temperature. 

300

The formula for heat capacity 

C = Q / change of temp.

or (heat capacity = heat/temp. change)

400

What is the most important component of a heat pump?

Refrigerant 

500

How does evaporation occur?

Evaporation occurs more rapidly at higher temperatures because the liquid molecules are moving faster. (pg. 101).

High Risk Q's

100

List the states of matter:

Solid, liquid, gas.

200

Which ex-Disney star described God's existence using the theory of matter? 

China-Ann McClain

300

Take the equation for speed and use it to find the equation for time. 

T = D / S

400

Think of the Fibonacci numbers... what type of spiral does this method form?

Logarithmic spiral

500

(Biblically) why study science?

Psalm 8, David observed God's physical creation and was in awe. 

Proper study of science will lead man to glorify God. 

Genesis 1:28 - God gave man the authority to subdue his creation... we must take care and use His creation to our advantage.