Science Final

A neutral atom of any element must contain

• An equal number or protons and electrons

• More protons than electrons

• Less protons than electrons

_______________ is an explanation based on many observations during repeated experiment.

• Scientific Theory

• Scientific Method

• Scientific Law

______________ is an idea, a system, or a mathematical expression that is similar to an idea, being explained

• Scientific Model

• Scientific Theory

• Scientific Law

____________ is a basic fact that describes the behavior of a natural phenomenon

• Scientific Law

• Scientific Method

• Scientific Model

What skill is a scientist using when she listens to the sounds that we make?

• Making observations

• Making a hypothesis

• Making a prediction

• Making recordings

Places where tectonic plates move apart are called _______________

• Divergent Boundaries

• Convergent Boundaries

• Transform Boundaries

What causes the dark bands observed in a solar spectrum?

• Different chemical elements, which absorb light and specific wavelengths

• Different elements that reflect light

• Different elements that block specific wavelengths

How do convection currents transfer thermal energy?

• From warmer regions to cooler regions

• From cooler regions to warmer regions

• From hot regions to cold regions

• From cold regions to regions

Name the theory that the universe began is a point and has been expanding since

• Big bang

• Creation

• Evolution

What is important to when creating a graph in science?

• Title, axis,

• Labels

• Key

• Neatness