Ashworth 8th grade midterm flashcard part 1

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Stasis

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Stationary condition

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What is the study of science dealing with living things and their parts and actions?

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Life Science, which includes specialized branches such as Zoology, Botany, Ecology, and Microbiology.

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What is the study of the Earth and its rocks, volcanoes, history, and space?

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Earth Science.

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What is the goal of science?

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To understand the world around us.

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What instrument is used to measure mass in grams?

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Triple beam balance.

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What is Zoology?

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The branch of biology that studies animals.

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What is Botany?

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The branch of biology that studies plants.

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What is Ecology?

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The study of interactions between living organisms and their environment.

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What is Microbiology?

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The study of microscopic organisms, such as bacteria and viruses.

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What is the scientific method?

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A systematic process for investigating phenomena, acquiring new knowledge, or correcting and integrating previous knowledge.

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