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Chapter 2
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Cost | a negative result of either taking or not taking an action |
| Benefit | a good consequence of taking an action |
| Scientific Literacy | the knowledge and understanding of scientific terms and principles required for evaluating info, making personal decisions, and taking part in public affairs |
| Evidence | observations and conclusions that have been repeated |
| Opinion | an idea about a situation that is not supported by evidence |
| Controversy | a public disagreement between groups with different views |
| Life Science | the study of living things, including plants, animals, and microscopic life forms |
| Earth and Space Science | the study of the Earth and its place in the universe |
| Physical Science | the study of energy, motion, sound, light, electricity, magnetism, and chemistry |