2024 6/7 - final semester 1

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What is a dependent variable?

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The variable that is being measured or observed in an experiment; it is the result or effect of changes made to the independent variable.

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What is a fossil?

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The preserved remains or traces of ancient organisms, often used as evidence to support scientific theories.

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What is the relationship between temperature and cricket chirping?

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As the temperature increases, the frequency of cricket chirping also increases.

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What is a lunar eclipse?

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An event that occurs when the Earth passes between the Sun and the Moon, causing the Earth's shadow to cover the Moon.

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What is an independent variable?

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The variable that is changed or controlled in an experiment to test its effects on the dependent variable.

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What is a control variable?

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A variable that is kept constant throughout an experiment to ensure that the results are due to the independent variable.

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What evidence supports the theory of continental drift?

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Fossilized evidence of the same organism found on different continents.

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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 a hypothesis?

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A proposed explanation for a phenomenon, which can be tested through experimentation.

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What is data analysis?

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The process of inspecting, cleaning, and modeling data to discover useful information and support decision-making.