Nature of Science
What is the definition of Biology?
The study of life.
What is the definition of a biotic factor?
A living factor.
List two examples of abiotic factors.
rocks, air, wind, etc.
What is a star?
A ball of gas that emits light.
Cell.
What does "bio" mean?
Life.
What is the definition of Empirical evidence?
Measurements and observations.
Why is the scatter plot not really used for comparison in Science?
The plots (data) are all over the place.
Which planet is first from the sun?
Mercury.
What charge does a proton have?
Positive.
Geology.
What is the scientific method?
An experimental procedure used to identify a problem.
In what format must a hypothesis be?
If, then.
If the plant is put into sunlight, then it will grow.
What makes up the universe?
8 planets that orbit the sun.
Water
What are the two parts of Physical Science?
Chemistry and Physics.
What is a theory?
A system of ideas used to explain something.
Give an example of quantitative data?
Any example with numbers.
Amount of light that travels through space in a year.
What is matter?
Anything that takes up space.
What are the three branches of Science?
Biology, Geology, and Physical Science.
What is an observation?
The process of obtaining data by using the five senses.
What are the steps of the scientific method?
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Background research
Hypothesis
Experiment
Observations
Results/Conclusions
Why does the earth look blue?
Because of the water.
What is the density formula?
Density equals mass over volume.