Environmental Science - Chapter 2 - Tools for ES

Question 1

Which graph best shows change over time?

Accepted Answer

line graph

Question 2

Collection and classification of data that are in the form of numbers

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statistics

Question 3

A piece of information gathered using the 5 senses

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observation

Question 4

A procedure designed to test a hypothesis under controlled conditions

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experiment

Question 5

"If I have seen further than others, it is because I have stood on the shoulders of giants."

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-Isaac Newton

Question 6

Which is a TESTABLE hypothesis?

Accepted Answer

Drinking water during cheer practice prevents vocal strain.

Question 7

Information gathered during an experiment or study is called

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data

Question 8

The group in an experiment that is receiving the independent variable

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experimental group

Question 9

When scientists cannot experiment due to ethical/complexity reasons, they can instead study

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correlation

Question 10

Scientists ______ experiments to make sure the results are meaningful.

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repeat

Question 11

A testable question or explanation that leads to a scientific investigation

Accepted Answer

hypothesis

Questions 11