iLEARN Science Flashcard

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Measures volume in milliliters

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graduated cylinder

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Refracts white light into the spectrum of color

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prism

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Measures mass in grams: balance, graduated cylinder, hand lens, spring scale, magnet

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balance

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Allows scientists to see small objects with more detail

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hand lens

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Measures the force of gravity on an object in Newtons

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spring scale

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Tests for magnetism: magnet, balance, graduated cylinder, hand lens, spring scale

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magnet

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After collecting multiple trials of data during an investigation, what should be the next step?

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Calculate an average for each data set for accuracy, then graph the averages and analyze.

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Which of the following is an example of a testable question? Options: How do plants grow?, Does the mass of a wagon affect the force needed to push it up a hill?, Are black holes hot or cold?, How does the mood of an animal change?

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Does the mass of a wagon affect the force needed to push it up a hill?

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Identify the independent variable: Does the type of soil affect how tall tomato plants grow?

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The type of soil

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What is the difference between a bar graph and a line graph?

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Bar graphs compare groups. Line graphs show changes over time.