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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 principals required for evaluating information,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 it's place in the universe. |
| physical science | The study of energy,motion,sound,light,electricity,magnetism and chemistry |