GB2425S1 Flashcard 3

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What is a hypothesis?

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A suggested testable explanation (answer) for the phenomenon.

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What is an idea about the problem being examined?

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Hypothesis (uses 'if-then' statements).

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What were the first forms of life on Earth?

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Microorganisms.

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What is a group of individuals of the same species living in the same area called?

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Population.

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What is the long side of a triangle called?

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Hypotenuse.

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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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What is an ecosystem?

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A community of living organisms and their interactions with their environment.

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What is a variable in an experiment?

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Any factor, trait, or condition that can exist in differing amounts or types.

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What is a theory in science?

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A well-substantiated explanation of an aspect of the natural world that can incorporate laws, hypotheses, and facts.

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What is the difference between a hypothesis and a theory?

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A hypothesis is a testable prediction, while a theory is a well-supported explanation.