Physical Science Chpt 1-3 Flashcards

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Science and technology are related through advances in science leading to advances in technology and vice versa.

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Advances in science may lead to advances in technology and vice versa.

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Earth science overlaps with life science by studying systems that may include living organisms.

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Earth science involves the study of systems that may include living organisms.

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The building blocks of all matter are atoms.

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Atoms

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When the data in an investigation do not support the original hypothesis, the hypothesis will be revised.

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The hypothesis will be revised.

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Scientific theories summarize patterns found in nature.

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Scientific theories summarize patterns found in nature.

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Importance of scientific models

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They help visualize things that are very complex, very large, or very small.

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Example of a safe laboratory procedure

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Tying back long hair and loose clothing

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Conversion factor for changing kilometers to meters

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1000 m/1 km

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Clock offering the most precision

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A clock that measures time to the nearest tenth second

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Kelvins approximately equal to 60°F

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