PS Module 1 Lesson 2-4 Vocabulary

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What is a visual display of information or data?

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Graph: A graphical representation of data that helps to visualize relationships and trends.

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What is the term for the amount of space occupied by an object?

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Volume: The measure of the three-dimensional space an object occupies.

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What term describes a country that has developed industry and experiences large economic growth?

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Industrialized: A country that has transitioned from an agrarian economy to one based on industry and manufacturing.

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What is anything that has mass and takes up space?

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Matter: Anything that has mass and occupies space, including solids, liquids, and gases.

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What is an exact quantity people agree to use to compare measurements?

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Standard: A fixed quantity used as a basis for measurement.

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What is the measure of the amount of matter in an object?

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Mass: The quantity of matter in an object, typically measured in grams or kilograms.

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What is the relationship between mass and volume in a substance?

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Density: The mass of a substance divided by its volume, often expressed in grams per cubic centimeter (g/cm³).

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What is the process of gathering information through observation and experimentation?

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Data Collection: The systematic approach to gathering and analyzing information.

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What is a systematic way of solving problems or answering questions?

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Scientific Method: A structured approach to inquiry that includes observation, hypothesis, experimentation, and conclusion.

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What is the term for a change in the state of matter?

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Phase Change: A transition of matter from one state to another, such as melting, freezing, or boiling.