Kazio/Varner Environmental Science Final Review

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What is the volume of liquid in graduated cylinder #5?

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14 ml

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What is the volume of liquid in graduated cylinder #1?

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25 ml

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In an experiment, what is the dependent variable?

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The number of visits (pollinators) to the flowers.

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What part of an atom is positively charged?

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Proton

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What is the mass indicated by the triple beam balance?

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263.5 g

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What is the definition of a graduated cylinder?

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A graduated cylinder is a tall, narrow container used to measure the volume of liquids accurately.

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What is the purpose of a control in an experiment?

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A control is used as a standard for comparison to ensure that the results are due to the variable being tested.

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What is the scientific method?

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A systematic process for experimentation that includes observation, hypothesis formulation, experimentation, and conclusion.

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What is the difference between mass and weight?

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Mass is the amount of matter in an object, while weight is the force exerted by gravity on that mass.

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What is a hypothesis?

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A hypothesis is a testable prediction about the relationship between two or more variables.