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Semester Exam Part 1.1
Chapter 1, Section 1
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Science
6th Grade
12/06/2009

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Term
Science
Definition
A way of learning about the natural world by gathering information.
Term
Physical Science
Definition
The study of matter, energy, and the changes they undergo.
Term
Matter
Definition
Anything that has mass and occupies space
Term
Energy
Definition
The ability to do work or cause change.
Term
Physics
Definition
The study of matter, energy, and how they interact.
Term
Chemistry
Definition
The study of the properties of matter and how matter changes.
Term
Observing
Definition
Using one or more senses to gather information.
Term
Qualitative Observation
Definition
Descriptions that don't involve numbers or measurements.
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Quantitative observation
Definition
Descriptions that are measurements or numbers.
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Inferring
Definition
Explaining your observation based on reasoning you already know.
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Predicting
Definition
Making a forecast for the future based on past experience and evidence.
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