The protective gear scientists wear on their eyes for protection
goggles
The problem solving system that scientists use to answer questions they have is called the
scientific method
What tool is used to measure length?
a ruler/meter stick
triple beam balance
The tool used to measure volume is a _______.
graduated cylinder
The protective gear scientists wear on their hands for protection
gloves
The ___ variable is being tested and is the part that can be manipulated(changed)
independent
There are _____ centimeters in a meter.
100
Always ______ out the triple beam balance before measuring a new object.
zero out
The _________ is the curved surface of a liquid.
meniscus
Scientists with long hair should
put their hair up/back
You will __ the information when you try to decide what it means.
analyze
There are _____millimeters in a centimeter.
10
What do you call the part of the triple beam balance that you place the item on
pan
What unit should you use when measuring liquids
liters
What should scientists never mix without being directed to
chemicals
A guess or testable answer to a scientific question is a
hypothesis
To measure distances between cities, the unit_______ should be used.
kilometer
What do you call the part of the triple beam balance that you line up with the zero
pointer
What type of matter do you measure with a graduated cylinder?
liquid
What is the proper way to use your sense of smell during a lab
wafting
Any factor that is used in an experiment as a comparison is called the
control
What unit should you use when measuring length
meters
What unit should you use when measuring mass
grams
How many milliliters make up one liter
1,000