Vocab Review

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Matter is a substance that has ____________.

Back

mass and volume

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Theory or Law??? Makes NO attempt to explain an event.

Back

Law

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Which is an example of scientists using empirical evidence while researching dinosaurs?

Back

scientists making observations from the fossils they have collected

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When 2 or more substances combine and a chemical change hasn't occurred, it is called a ____________.

Back

Mixture

Front

When red or blue light shines on a certain ball, the ball looks black. But, when green light shines on it, it appears green. What does this tell you about how the ball reflects light?

Back

It only reflects green frequencies of light.

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What is the definition of mass?

Back

Mass is the amount of matter in an object.

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What is the definition of volume?

Back

Volume is the amount of space an object occupies.

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What is a mixture?

Back

A mixture is a combination of two or more substances where no chemical change occurs.

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What is empirical evidence?

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Empirical evidence is information acquired by observation or experimentation.

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What is the difference between a theory and a law in science?

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A theory explains why something happens, while a law describes what happens.