Quiz #1 Words Word Scramble
|
Embed Code - If you would like this activity on your web page, copy the script below and paste it into your web page.
Normal Size Small Size show me how
Normal Size Small Size show me how
| Question | Answer |
| science | a way of learning about the natural world and the knowledge gained through the process |
| scientific inquiry | the diverse ways in which scientists study the natural world |
| observation | a skill that involves the use of one or more of the senses to gather information and collect data |
| data | the facts, figures, and other evidence gathered through observation |
| inference | an interpretation of an observation that is based on evidence or prior knowledge |
| hypothesis | a possible explanation for a set of observations or answer to a scientific question; must be testable |
| variables | factors that can change in an experiment |
| manipulated (independent) variable | the one factor that a scientist changes to test a hypothesis during an experiment |
| responding (dependent) variable | the factor that changes as a result of the changes to the manipulated variable in an experiment |
| controlled experiment | an experiment where all of the variables except for one remain the same |
| scientific theory | a well-tested concept that explains a wide range of observations |
| classification | the process of grouping things based on their similarities |
| binomial nomenclature | the naming system for organisms in which each organism is given a two-part name- a genus name and a species name |
| genus | a classification grouping that consists of a number of similar, closely related species |
| species | a group of similar organisms whose members can mate with one another and produce fertile offspring |
| taxonomic key | a series of paired statements that describe the physical characteristics of different organisms |
Created by:
skrebbeks
Popular Biology sets