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S & T 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 | means understanding scientific terms and principles well enough to ask questions, evaluate information,, and make decisions. |
| evidence | includes observing and conclusions that have been repeated. |
| opinion | an idea that may be formed from evidence but has not been confirmed by evidence. |
| controversy | a public disagreement between groups. |
| 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, light, sound, electricity and magnetism. |