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P.S. ch. 1 vocab
Physical science TN
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| A visual display of data or information is a | Graph |
| In a line graph, the ______ axis is called the y-axis. | vertical |
| In a line graph, the independent variable is plotted on the ______ axis. | x |
| A variable that changes and affects the measure of another variable is called the ______ variable. | independent |
| Represents an idea or object | model |
| An educated guess about the likelysolution to a problem | hypothesis |
| A statement of nature that seems tobe true is a scientific ______. | law |
| An agreed-upon quantity used forcomparison | standard |
| Abbreviation for International Systemof Units | SI |
| SI unit of measure for distance | meter |
| SI unit of measure for volume | Liter |
| Area of science that studies the atmosphere and other planets | Earth and Space science |
| The application of science to improve quality of life | Technology |
| Area of science related to living things | Life science |
| Area of science that studies matter and energy | Physical science |
| SI unit of temperature | Kelvin |