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Science Chapter 1
Chapter 1 Vocab
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| Science | A system of knowledge based on facts or principles |
| Technology | The application of science to meet human needs |
| Scientific Theory | A tested, possible explanation of a natural event |
| Scientific Law | A summary of an observed natural event |
| Critical Thinking | Applying logic and reason to observation and conclusions |
| Scientific Method | A series of logical steps to follow in order to solve problems |
| Variable | Anything that can change in an expirement |
| Length | The straight line distance between any two points |
| Mass | A measure of the quantity of matter in an object |
| Volume | A measure of space, such as the capacity of a container |
| Weight | The force with which gravity pulls on a quantity of matter |
| Scientific Notation | A value written as a simple number multiplied by a power of 10 |
| Precision | The degree of exactness of a measurement |
| Significant Figures | The digits in a measurement that are known with certainty |
| Accuracy | The extent to which a measurement approaches the true value |
| Weight | The force with which gravity pulls on a quantity of matter |
| Scientific Notation | A value written as a simple number multiplied by a power of 10 |
| Precision | Degree of exactness of a measurement |
| Significant Figures | The digits in a measurement that are known with certainty |
| Accuracy | The extent to which measurement approachs the true value |