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vocabulary words

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life science   study of living things  
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scientific methods   series of steps you follow to solve a problem  
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hypothesis   possible answer or explanation to a question-based on prior research or observations that can be tested  
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controlled experiment   experiment that tests only one factor at a time by using a control group and an experimental group(s)  
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variable   the factor that differs in an experiment  
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model   represents an object or system - can show structure or workings of the object or system  
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theory   explanation that ties together many related facts, observations and tested hypotheses  
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law   summary of many experimental results and observations; these rarely change  
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technology   application of science for practical purposes  
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compound light microscope   magnifies small objects so they can be easily seen by using two or more lenses. # mains parts - tube with two or more lens, a stage and a light.  
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electron microscope   microscope that focuses a beam of electrons to magnify objects. Can;t view living things with this. Two kinds transmission electron microscope and transmission electron microscope  
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area   measure of the size of a surface or region  
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volume   measure of the size of a body or region in three dimensions (lwh)  
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mass   measure of the amount of matter in an object  
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temperature   a measure of how hot or cold something is  
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