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Scientific Inquiry Q

Scientific Inquiry Vocab Flocabulary

QuestionAnswer
Astrology, a belief in a relationship between constellations of stars and life events, is an example of a(n)_________, as it is not based on science. pseudoscience
to change or amend. modify
Based on the ________of inertia, a ball will not move unless a force acts upon it. That scientific principle describes many common occurrences! law
a way of doing something. method
Laws don't explain, they just describe. ________, on the other hand, they say why. Theories
based on observation and experience. empirical
Some statements are considered scientific law. They describe _______ phenomena. observable
a statement about a scientific phenomena that always occurs under the right conditions. law
Science relies on _________ evidence. What you see and measure is what is relevant. empirical
A magnifying glass can help you see things, like tiny insects, that would not otherwise be observable
adjust revise vary modify
A lot of evidence supports the _______ of continental drift, which explains why the continents look like puzzle pieces that could fit together. theory
a test or procedure done for the purpose of learning or proving something. experiment
a theory or system that claims to be based on science but has no scientific merit. pseudoscience
manner system way method
I couldn't ____ the photograph he took. I tried, but it did not look exactly the same. replicate
a usually miniature representation of something. model
Scientists performed a(n) ____ to study the effects of daily exercise on dogs. experiment
copy duplicate reproduce replicate
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