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chapter 2
SCI chapter 2
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| cost | A negative result of either taking or not taking action. |
| benefit | A positive consequence of either taking or not taking an action. |
| scientific literacy | the knowledge and understanding of scientific terms and principles required for evaluating information, making personal decisions, and taking part in public affairs |
| evidence | observations 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 earth and its place in the universe |
| physical science | The study of energy, motion sound, light, electricity, magnetism and chemistry |