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Sci. Midterm 2012
flashcards for the science midtern
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| What is physical science? | The study of matter and energy. |
| What different sciences make up physical science? | Chemistry and Physics |
| What is matter? | Anything that has a mass. |
| What are the 5 steps of the scientific method? | 1. Ask a question 2. Hypothesize 3. Conduct and Experiment 4. Draw Conclusions 5. Communicate Results |
| In science, what system do we use to measure things? | The SI System (The International System of Units) |
| What unit does one use to measure length in the SI system? | The meter (m) |
| What unit does one use to measure volume in the SI system? | The liter (L) |
| What unit does one use to measure mass in the SI system? | The gram (g) |
| What unit does one use to measure time in the SI system? | The second (s) |
| What unit does one use to measure temperature in the SI system? | The Kelvin (k) or the Celsius (c) |
| What is the easiest way to convert SI measurements? | a.How many spaces do you have to go through to get to the unit you want? b.Move your decimal point that many spaces and in that direction |