FLASHCARD 1: Science: Earth and Space

Front

In an experiment on plant growth, what type of variable is the presence of fertilizer?

Back

independent variable

Front

Which group in an experiment is used as the standard for comparison?

Back

control group

Front

In the statement "If I water the plants, the soil is moist," what is "the soil is moist" called?

Back

consequent

Front

What is the substance of the physical universe called?

Back

matter

Front

The three main components of the scientific method are hypothesizing, __?, and experimenting.

Back

observing

Front

What is the conclusion based on reasoning from evidence when Isla observes wet grass in the morning?

Back

inference

Front

The study of soil is called __?

Back

pedology

Front

What is the substance of the physical universe called?

Back

matter

Front

Grace is conducting a science project. She starts by hypothesizing, then moves on to ___, and finally begins experimenting. What is the missing step?

Back

observing

Front

The study of soil is called __?

Back

pedology