Scientific Method & Variables
Graphing & Measurement
Nature of Science
COL
Energy & Matter
100

What does DRY MIX stand for?

Dependent, responding, Y-Axis

Manipulated, Independent, X-Axis

100
What is the acronym for remember metric conversions?

KHDBDCM

King Henry Died by Drinking Chocolate Milk

100

What is the nature of science?

Acquiring knowledge through observation, experimentation, and empirical evidence

100

Are Viruses considered living?

No (they don't have cells and can't reproduce on their own)

100

What is Mass?

The amount of matter present in an object

200

What part of the scientific methods deals with the display of collected data?

The results section

200

What is the metric base unit for measuring Mass?

Gram

200

What is the difference between a scientific theory and a scientific law?

Scientific theory = the why

Scientific law = the what

200

What type of feedback loops would be considered a "Snowball Effect"?

Positive Feedback Loop

200
What type of energy is considered energy in motion?

Kinetic 

300

What part of the scientific method deals with noted whether you proved or disproved your hypothesis?

Conclusion

300

What type of graph is used to display change over time?

A line graph

300

How is a scientific theory difference from a regular theory?

Scientific theories are based on evidence & observation; regular theories are logical guesses 

300

What does DOGS REACH stand for?

DNA, Organized, Grows, Stimuli, Reproduces, uses Energy, Adapts, has Cells, Homeostasis

300

What is convection? (In terms of energy transfer)

Movement of energy through a liquid or gas caused by the movement of the liquid or gas

400

How many independent variables are present in "good" experiment?

1

400
What type of graph is used for comparisons of data?

Bar Graph

400

What is the difference between a hypothesis and a scientific theory?

Hypothesis = A testable explanation

Scientific Theory = An answer to the testable explanation

400

Blood glucose levels would be an example of what type of feedback loop?

Negative Feedback Loop

400

What is a Wave? (in physics)

A motion that carries energy from one place to another

500
What is a control in an experiment?

The "normal" group that is used for comparison to the experimental groups

500
Convert 430 g to hg.

4.3 hg

500
In general, what is science?

A way to collect, analyze, and discuss data/phenomena about the natural world

500
External response to stimuli happens ___________ of an organism.

Outside

500

What is the name of a material the resists energy transfer?

An insulator