Science Vocabulary

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What is an investigation?

Back

A careful way to look for answers.

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What is a measuring tape used for?

Back

Measuring curved or long distances.

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What does it mean to contract?

Back

To get smaller.

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What does a pan balance measure?

Back

Weight in grams.

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What does mass measure?

Back

How much matter is in something.

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What is the definition of weight?

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The force exerted by gravity on an object.

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What is volume?

Back

The amount of space an object occupies.

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What is the purpose of a thermometer?

Back

To measure temperature.

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What is evaporation?

Back

The process of a liquid turning into a gas.

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What is a hypothesis?

Back

A proposed explanation for a phenomenon.