Chapter 1 Word Scramble
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| Question | Answer |
| The prefix milli means? | .001 or 1/1000 |
| The prefix centi means? | .01 or 1/100 |
| The prefix deci means? | .1 or 1/10 |
| To find the volume of a regular shaped object (such as a brick or box), you should? | multiply the length x width x height (answer will be cubed) |
| A factor that remains the same in an experiment is the? | constant |
| In a controlled experiment, the single factor changed (manipulated) by the researcher is which variable? | independent variable |
| In a controlled experiment the responding factor that is measured is which variable? | dependent variable |
| Another term for technology is? | applied science |
| A measurement standard is defined as? | the EXACT quantity people agree to use for comparison. |
| One benefit of the SI system is that it is? | based on multiples of ten |
| The prefix kilo means? | 1,000 |
| The prefix deca means? | 10 |
| The prefix hecto means? | 100 |
| A factor in an experiment that changes from the manipulation of the independent variable is the? | dependent variable |
| Which type of graph would you use to compare data you collected by counting? | bar graph |
| What type of graph would you make if you wanted to show the percentage of students who completed their homework? | circle graph or pie chart |
| Which type of graph best shows a change in data over time? | line graph |
| Which type of graph best shows data that are parts of a whole? | circle graph or pie chart |
| Which type of graph shows how a relationship between variables changes over time? | line |
| An explanation based on many observations and investigations is called a(n)? | theory |
| A statement about something that always seems to be true? | scientific law |
| The three ways that an investigation can be performed are _______? | by observing, experimenting and modeling |
| When using the SI system we would measure length or distance in what unit? | meters |
| To find the density of a material, you would? | divide the mass by the volume |
| The x axis on a graph is used to show which variable? | independent variable |
| The y axis on a graph is used to show which variable? | dependent variable |
| 6th step in the Scientific Method where you decide if your hypothesis was supported. | draw conclusions |
| A quantitity that can have more than a single value? | variable |
| The International System of units that are universally accepted and understood throughout the world? | SI |
| The variable you change to see how it will affect the dependent variable? | independent variable |
| The mass per unit volume of a material? | density |
| A possible explanation for a problem using what you know and observe? It should be an "If/then" statement. | hypothesis |
| A unit obtained by combining different SI units? | derived units |
| A visual display of info or data? | graph |
| Science deals with things in the? | natural world |
| The application of science to help people? | technology |
| The 4th step in the Scientific Method that involves making observations, building a model, or performing an experiment? | test the hypothesis |
| The standard by which the test results can be compared to? | control |
| The amount of space occupied by an object? | volume |
| SI unit for mass? | kilogram |
| SI unit for temperature | Kelvin |
| The quantity of matter in an object? | mass |
| The SI system is based of multiples of? | 10 |
| The first step in the Scientific Method? | state the problem |
| The SI unit for intensity of light? | candela |
| The independent variable is plotted on the horizontal or _____ ? | x axis |
| The SI unit for time? | second |
| SI unit for length? | meter |
| This is the coldest temperature reached at 0 K. | absolute zero |
| The second step in the Scientific Method where scientist learn as much as possible about the background of the problem? | gather information |
| The SI unit for the amount of substance? | mole |
| The third step in the Scientific Method that involves an educated guess or an "if/then" statement? | form a hypothesis |
| Standard units used to measure density. | g/cm3 |
| The SI unit for electric current? | ampere |
| An organized set of investigation procedures? | scientific method |
| The fifth step in the Scientific Method where observations are recorded and organized in graphs and tables? | analyze the data |
| The dependent variable is plotted on the vertical or ________? | y axis |
| When what the scientist expects changes how the results are viewed? | bias |
| This tests the effect of one thing on another using controlled conditions? | experiment |
| Which type of graph best shows a comparison of several items or events? | bar graph |
| When numbers in that range have been left out or there was not data for those numbers, you would insert a __________ . | break |
| In what country are the actual SI standards kept? | France |
| A way to measure the volume of an irregularly shaped object would be to ... | measure the water displaced in a graduated cylinder |
| When measuring a liquid in a graduated cylinder, it is important to record the measurement at the bottom of the ... | meniscus |
| What unit would be appropriate to measure the distance from here to Florida in? | kilometer |
| What unit would be appropriate to measure the length of a school building? | meter |
| What is the saying to help remember the units in the unit line? | King Henry Drinks Ucky Dark Chocolate Milk |
| What temperature does water freeze and boil at on the Celsius scale? | 0C and 100C |
| What temperature does water freeze and boil at on the fahrenheit scale? | 32F and 212F |
| What temperature does water freeze and boil at on the Kelvin scale? | 273K and 373K |
| These can represent ideas, events, or objects that are too big or too small to see | models |
| The latin word scientia means ________ ? | knowledge |
| Another word for average, calculated by adding the values together and then dividing by the number of values added. | mean |
| Another name for middle, calculated by arranging a list of numbers from least to greatest and is the middle number | median |
| The most common number from a list of numbers. | mode |
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