SCIENCE MIDTERM PART 2

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What is the first step of the scientific method?

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The first step of the scientific method is to ask a question.

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What is the second step of the scientific method?

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The second step of the scientific method is to make observations.

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What is a petrified fossil?

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A petrified fossil is a fossil formed when minerals replace all or part of an organism.

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What is the sixth step of the scientific method?

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The sixth step of the scientific method is to draw a conclusion.

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What are the two most abundant gases in our atmosphere?

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The two most abundant gases in our atmosphere are oxygen and nitrogen.

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What is a hypothesis in the scientific method?

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A hypothesis is a proposed explanation for a phenomenon, which can be tested through experimentation.

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What is the purpose of an experiment in the scientific method?

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The purpose of an experiment is to test the hypothesis and gather data.

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What is the role of observation in the scientific method?

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Observation involves gathering information and data through the senses to understand a phenomenon.

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What is a conclusion in the scientific method?

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A conclusion is a summary of the results of an experiment, determining whether the hypothesis was supported or not.

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What is a mold fossil?

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A mold fossil is a type of fossil that forms when an organism leaves an impression in sediment.