OpenSciEd 6.1 lessons 1-6 vocabulary

Front

What is a variable affected by the change?

Back

Dependent variable

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NGSS.MS-LS1-5

Front

What is the independent variable in an experiment where Steve wanted to see if the type of fertilizer made sunflowers grow larger?

Back

Type of fertilizer

Front

What is the term for the mirror-like reflection of waves, such as light, from a surface?

Back

Specular reflection

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NGSS.MS-PS4-2

Front

What is a behavior that is agreed upon and expected of a group?

Back

Norm

Front

What do you call a material that does not allow light to pass through, meaning it is not transparent?

Back

Opaque

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NGSS.MS-PS4-2

Front

What is the term for a variable that is changed or controlled in a scientific experiment?

Back

Independent variable

Front

What is the definition of 'specular reflection'?

Back

The mirror-like reflection of waves, such as light, from a surface.

Tags

NGSS.MS-PS4-2

Front

What is the definition of 'norm' in a social context?

Back

A behavior that is agreed upon and expected of a group.

Front

What is the difference between transparent and opaque materials?

Back

Transparent materials allow light to pass through, while opaque materials do not.

Tags

NGSS.MS-PS4-2

Front

What is an example of a dependent variable in an experiment measuring plant growth?

Back

The size of the sunflower.