7th Chapter 0 and Chapter 1 Review

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What is a vacuole?

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A vacuole is a cell structure in plants that stores water, waste, and food.

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What is the independent variable in an experiment?

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The independent variable is the factor that is changed or manipulated in an experiment, such as the amount of mosquito repellent used.

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What is an inference?

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An inference is a conclusion drawn from observations, such as concluding it must be fall when leaves are raked into piles.

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What is a dependent variable?

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The dependent variable is the factor that is measured or observed in an experiment, which may change in response to the independent variable.

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What is an observation?

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An observation is the act of noticing and describing events or processes in a careful, orderly way.

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What is a control variable?

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A control variable is a factor that is kept constant during an experiment to ensure that the results are valid.

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What is a manipulated variable?

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A manipulated variable is another term for the independent variable, which is intentionally changed to observe its effect.

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What is the difference between observation and inference?

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Observation is what you see, while inference is what you conclude based on those observations.

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What does it mean to predict?

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To predict means to make an educated guess about what will happen in the future based on current evidence.

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Why is it important to have a control in an experiment?

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A control is important because it provides a standard for comparison, helping to isolate the effects of the independent variable.