Life Science Unit 1: Methods of Science Study Guide

List the steps of the Scientific Method in order. Include a short description of each step in your own words.

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What unit(s) of measure is used to measure mass? Choose all that apply.

• Kilometer
• Milligram
• Centimeter
• Gram
• Kilogram

What unit(s) of measure is used to measure volume? Choose all that apply.

• Kilometer
• Liter

• Centimeter
• Gram
• Milliliter

What unit(s) of measure is used to measure length? Choose all that apply.

• Kilometer
• Milligram
• Centimeter
• Meter

• Kilogram

What does mass measure?

• the amount of matter in an object
• the amount of space an object or substance takes up
• the distance from one point to another

What does volume measure?

• the amount of matter in an object
• the amount of space an object or substance takes up
• the distance from one point to another

What does length measure?

• the amount of matter in an object
• the amount of space an object or substance takes up
• the distance from one point to another

In a scientific experiment, what is an independent variable?

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In a scientific experiment, what is a dependent variable?

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In a scientific experiment, what is a controlled variable?