Ch. 1 Physical Science Review Game

Convert 1,041,000,000,000 to scientific notation.

A proposed answer to a question.

figure 1-3 represents which type of graph?

The study of the origin, history, and structure of Earth

Angela receives a $20 allowance. She spends $4 on art supplies, &6 on movies, and $7.50 on lunch,puts $2.50 into saving

A system of knowledge about the natural world and the methods used to find that knowledge.

The study of life and life processes.

Convert 0.000686 to scientific notation

Farmer applies different fertilizer to crops, to see which will make plants grow highest. What is dependent variable?

Convert 1.97 x 10^3 to standard notation.

Farmer applies different fertilizer to crops, to see which will make his pants grow the highest. What is control group?

Information you collect during an experiment is called a(n)

The study of matter and energy and the interactions between the two through forces and motion

The variable that causes a change in another variable

Farmer applies different fertilizer to his crops, to see which makes plants grow highest. What is independent variable?

Convert 8.89 x 10^-4 to standard notation.

An experiment that test only one factor at a time by using a comparison of a control group and an experimental group is?

The process of obtaining information by using the senses is called a(n)

In a controlled experiment, the variable that is changed to test the hypothesis is called the

A possible hypothesis based on the information on this table is _____.

A series of steps designed to help you solve problems and answer questions.

Write the answer in scientific notation: 7.3 x 10^5 + 3.7 x 10^5

Using Figure 1-3, which city receives the most rain annually?

What skill is a scientist using when she listens to the sounds that whales make?

Convert 34,036 to scientific notation.

Farmer applies different fertilizer to crops, to see which will make plants grow highest. Which would not be a constant?

An experiment in which only one variable, the manipulated variable, is deliberatel changed one at a time

A variable that changes in response to a change in the manipulated variable.

The study of the universe beyond Earth

The use of scientific knowledge to solve practical problems.

The steepness of a line

A representation of an object or event

In science, an educated guess is called a(n)

What happens when the data in an investigation do not support the original hypothesis?

Solve 6 x 10^6/ 2 x 10^2

An organized plan used for gathering, organizing and communicating information

How much rain does Houston receive approximately per year?

Which two cities receive approximately the same amounts of rain?

Information obtained through the senses