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| an orderly and reasoned process for answerring questions |
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| Physics, Chemistry, Biology, Earth Science(Geology, Astronomy, meteorology, Oceanography) |
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| a series of steps including observing, forming a question, stating a hypothesis, collecting data, and reaching a conclusion |
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| A staement based on experience |
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| a possible answer to a scientific question based on observation |
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| an activity to test a hypothesis |
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| pieces of information collected to test a hypothesis |
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| a statement that describes an observered phenomonon;it is supported by evidence collected from many observations and experiments |
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| a statement that explains a complex idea; it is supported by evidence collected from many experiments |
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| a number that includes unit |
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| a specific quantity that is counted to make a measurement |
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| the basic distance unit for the SI units system of measurement |
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| anything that has mass and takes up space |
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| the amount of matter an object has |
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| a measurement of the force of gravity on the mass of an objct |
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| the basic unit of mass in the SI units measuring system; 1/1 thousandth of a liter |
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| the basic unit of measurementin the SI units system of volume |
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| a measurement of how much space is occupied by an object |
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1 minute = 60 seconds
1 hour = 60 minutes
1 day = 24 hours
1 year = 365 days
1 century = 100 years |
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| formulas for temperature translation |
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Fahrenheit = (9/5 x oC) + 32
Celcius = 5/9 (oF - 32) |
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| correct, not the same as precise |
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| Mesurements that are close together, not the same as accurate |
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| the ability to create change in a system |
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| a place where electricity is generated |
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| An Erth system that includes all of the water on Earth |
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| the layer of gases that surround Earth |
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| A protected artificial or natural lake used for storing water |
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| a huge mass of ice that forms on land when snow and ice |
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| water that collects underground |
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| The upper level of water under ground below which all space between particles of dirt and rock are filled with water |
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| a set of processes energized by the sun that keeps water moving from place to place. |
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| A phase where liquids gain energy and become a gas |
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| water in its gaseous form |
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| A process during which plants lose water through tiny pores in the leaves. |
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| A process during which a subtance loses energy and goes from gas to liquid. |
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| Any form of condensed water vapor falling from clouds |
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| Precipation which goes along he surface instead of becoming groundwater. |
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| The process of liquid going ghrough a porous substance |
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| An underground area o sediment and rock filled with ground water |
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| an area of land that catches all precipataion and surface runoff and collects it in a body of water |
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