What is Science Flashcard

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What is the purpose of a control group in an experiment?

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To provide a baseline for comparison.

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What is a hypothesis?

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A possible explanation for an observation that can be tested by scientific investigations.

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When heating a substance in a test tube, where should you point the open end?

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Away from all people.

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A testable question is also known as a ___________

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Hypothesis.

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Which branch of science studies the Earth and its processes?

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Geology.

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What is the scientific method?

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A systematic process for conducting experiments and making observations.

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What is an independent variable?

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The variable that is changed or controlled in an experiment.

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What is a dependent variable?

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The variable that is measured or tested in an experiment.

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What is a scientific theory?

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A well-substantiated explanation of an aspect of the natural world.

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What is the difference between a scientific law and a scientific theory?

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