Chapter 1 Physical Science (Glencoe)

Question 1

SI units combined together

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derived units

Question 2

A factor that changes in an experiment from manipulation of the independent variable is the

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dependent variable

Question 3

A variable that changes as a result of the other variable is called the ____ variable.

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depenedent

Question 4

A type of graph that is useful in showing trends or continuous change is this kind of graph.

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line

Question 5

A unit of measurement that is obtained by combining other units is a ____ unit.

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derived

Question 6

A variable that changes and affects the measure of another variable is called the ____variable.

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independent

Question 7

A light bulb is an example of

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technology

Question 8

An organized process used to gather observations an test a hypothesis is a(n)

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experiment

Question 9

Expectation of how results are viewed.

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bias

Question 10

In a line and bar graph, the independent variable is plotted on the...

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x-axis

Question 11

Information collected by counting should be displayed on this type of graph.

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bar

Question 12

An educated guess about the likely the likely solution to problem.

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hypothesis

Question 13

A type of graph that would be used to show how some fixed quantity is broken down into parts is

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circle

Question 14

Counting something from an experiment is a(n)

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observation

Question 15

The standard for comparison in an experiment.

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control

Question 16

Which is the most correct way to express volume?

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g/cm3

Question 17

A visual display of data or information is a

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graph

Question 18

Factor that doesn't vary in an experiment.

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constant

Question 19

The correct symbol for the SI unit of temperature is...

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K

Question 20

An idea, event, or object that can be used to represent what you are trying to explain is a(n)

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model

Question 21

When designing an experiment, the first step is to

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state the problem

Question 22

A standard for comparison that helps to ensure the result is caused by the condition tested.

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control

Question 23

An agreed-upon quanity used for comparisio

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standard

Question 24

A statement that describes what happens in nature

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scientific law

Question 25

Test of a hypothesis

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experiment

Question 26

An explanation of an event that is based on repeated observations and experiments.

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theory

Question 27

The formula for this is mass/volume.

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density

Question 28

A factor that does not change in an experiment.

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constant

Question 29

of the following, the ony unit that cannot be used to express volume is....

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kg

Question 30

A testable prediction

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hypothesis

Question 31

A statement of nature that seems to be true is a

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scientific law

Chapter 1 Physical Science (Glencoe)

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Chapter 1 Physical Science (Glencoe)

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