Quiz about Science Vocab Review

Question 1

Information about the natural world gathered through the senses and/or scientific instruments

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observation

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simulation

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model

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validity

Question 2

An explanation based on evidence or information you already have.

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Inference

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Observation

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Experiment

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Model

Question 3

Testable Question

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A question that can be answered through an experiment or investigation

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A question based on your opinion

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a question that can be answered based on the opinions of others

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a question based on a particular unit of math

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A scientific test that is carried out under controlled conditions to answer a scientific question.

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Experiment

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Simulation

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Model

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Repeated Observations over time

Question 5

A factor that can be changed or controlled in order to test a hypothesis in a scientific experiment.

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Variable

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Experiment

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Testable Question

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Prediction

Question 6

The variable that is being measured to determine if there is a difference in the control group and the test group.

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Outcome Variable

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Constants

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Test Variable

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Conclusion

Question 7

The variable that is being tested or purposely changed between the control group and the test group.

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Test

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Constant

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Outcome

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Conclusions

Question 8

Constant Variables are...

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All of the things that are kept the same in an experiment for the control and test groups.

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The variable that is being measured to determine if there is a difference in the control group and the test group.

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The variable that is being tested or purposely changed between the control group and the test group.

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An educated guess

Question 9

The group in an experiment that serves as a comparison to the test group; untreated by the factor being tested.

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Control Group

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Results

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Variable

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Testing Group

Question 10

To state what you think will happen under certain conditions based on data or observation.

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Prediction

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Results

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Conclusions

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Data

Question 11

Measurements or observations collected and recorded in an experiment or investigation.

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Data

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Prediction

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Analyze

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Conclusion

Question 12

Analyze...

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To examine carefully in order to fully understand it.

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Measurements or observations collected and recorded in an experiment or investigation.

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A factor that can be changed or controlled in order to test a hypothesis in a scientific experiment.

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A scientific test that is carried out under controlled conditions

to answer a scientific question.

Question 13

A statement that tells what an investigation showed, based on observations and data.

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Conclusion

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Observation

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Prediction

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Data

Question 14

Evidence...

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Information,

such as observations or measurements, that can be tested and verified.

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To state what you think will happen under certain conditions based on data or observation.

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An explanation based on evidence or information you already have.

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A study where you: make observations, ask questions, gather information, analyze data, summarize results, draw conclusions, and/or communicate results.

Question 15

Anything can be reproduced exactly with the same results.

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Replicate

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Prediction

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Observation

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Evidence

Question 16

Repeated Trials

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To repeat the test of an experiment multiple times to ensure valid data.

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To make a prediction

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To observe what is happening in an experiment

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To right the procedure out step by step

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The certainty or accuracy of results or data in an investigation or experiment.

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Valid

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Variable

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Control

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Experiment

Question 18

Technology

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The use of scientific knowledge and processes to solve practical problems.

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Problem solving skills

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The use of our opinions

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THe use of prior knowledge

Question 19

Select all the boxes that describe Igneous rock ...

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Has crystals and gas bubbles

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Shiny because is cooled quickly

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Type of rock that forms from cooled magma or lava (molten rock).

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has layers

Question 20

Select all the boxes that describe Sedimentary Rock

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Type of rock formed from layers of sediment that are cemented together.

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soft

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has plant debris, fossils, sediment

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Is made from cooling magma

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Select all the boxes that describe Metamorphic Rock

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Has Crystals

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Type of rock that is formed over time from other rocks due to extreme pressure and/or heat.

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Has ribbon-like layers

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Has animal remains

Question 22

A natural material that has a crystal form and its own set of properties.

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Mineral

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Plant

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Mammals

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Sanitizer

Question 23

Property of a mineral that describes how easily it can be scratched.

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Hardness

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Cleavage

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Luster

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Streak

Question 24

Property of a mineral that describes how it looks when it reflects light.

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Luster

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Hardness

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Cleavage

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Streak

Question 25

Property of a mineral that describes how the mineral breaks apart along smooth surfaces.

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Cleavage

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Hardness

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Luster

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Streak

Question 26

The color of powder that a mineral leaves when it is rubbed on a streak plate.

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Streak

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Hardness

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Luster

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Cleavage

Question 27

All the land, forests, energy sources, and minerals existing naturally in a place that can be used by people.

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Natural Resources

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Natural Occurrences

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Natural Phenomenons

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Resources

Question 28

Select the Renewable Resources: Any resource that can or will be replenished naturally in a reasonable amount of time.

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Water

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Solar Energy

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Wood

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Fossil Fuels

Question 29

Non-renewable Resources: Any resource that will run out or cannot be replenished naturally in a reasonable amount of time.

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Natural Gas

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Coal

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Fossil Fuels

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Water

Question 30

The process by which rocks and other surfaces are broken down.

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Weathering

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Erosion

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Deposition

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Accumulation

Question 31

The process by which rock, soil, and other weathered earth materials are moved from one place to another.

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Erosion

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Weathering

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Accumulation

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Deposition

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