Science G7 Unit 1

Front

What is the first step in the scientific method?

Back

State the Problem

Front

Which of the following best describes a hypothesis?

Back

An educated guess that can be tested

Front

What is the role of a control group in an experiment?

Back

To contain all normal or natural conditions

Front

Which of the following is an example of an observation?

• The sky is gray so it is going to rain
• The sky is gray
• It will rain this afternoon
• The weather is bad

Back

The sky is gray

Front

What is the independent variable in an experiment?

Back

The factor that is being changed

Front

Characteristic of all living things?

Back

They can perform life functions

Front

What does the process of synthesis involve?

Back

Joining smaller units to create a larger structure

Front

What is homeostasis?

Back

The regulation of an organism's internal environment

Front

Which of the following is an example of an inference?

• The plant is green
• The temperature is 20 degrees Celsius
• The sky is gray so it is going to rain this afternoon
• The sky is gray

Back

The sky is gray so it is going to rain this afternoon

Front

What is the purpose of analyzing results in the scientific method?

Back

To draw conclusions from the data