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Inquiry Skills
Measurement, Lab Safety, and Process Skills
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| Mass | the amount of matter or "stuff" in an object |
| Length | how long or tall an object is. |
| Volume | the amount of space an object takes up |
| Grams | base unit used for measuring mass |
| Meters | base unit used for measuring length |
| Liters | base unit used for measuring volume |
| Precaution | taking steps to prevent an accident. Pre=before. |
| Hazard | a possible danger or risk of something bad taking place. |
| Independent Variable | the variable changed by the scientist or that is manipulated in an experiment. |
| Dependent Variable | the ending,measurable result of the experiment that occrs because of the independent variable. |
| Control | variable that does not change in an experiment and is used for comparison purposes. |