A ______________ is a testable explanation hypothesis

The factor that you will change in your experiment is called the _______________ variable Independent

___________________are the repetition of an experiment (trials) and the same conditions are kept in the experiment. Replicates

An _______________ is a logical explanation based on observations and experiences inference

What is the independent variable in the following problem: How does clay soil effect plant growth? Clay soil

______________ is the ability to travel from place to place locomotion

What is the study of life? Biology

What would be a constant for the “ice cube” experiment Amount of salt used Amount of water used Size of cups Temperature of the water Size of the ice cube

A________________describes relationships under certain conditions in nature; Describes but does not explain a natural event Law

___________________are inherited changes in structures, behaviors, or internal processes that enable an organism to respond to stimuli Adaptations

The ______________ variable is what you predict will change as a result of variation in your experiment dependent

____________ is the ability to do work or cause change energy

A __________ is a group that serves as a standard of comparison during an experiment Control

In what format do you write a hypothesis? If…..then

What is the dependent variable in the following problem: How does clay soil effect plant growth? Plant growth

A ____________ is a condition in the environment that creates a response stimulus

What is the independent variable in the “ice cube” lab? Salt water

______________ are the factors that DO NOT change in the experiment Constants

What is the dependent variable in the “ice cube” lab? Ice melting

The increase in living material (cellular mass) and the formation of new structures is called _________ Growth

A __________is an explanation based on many observations (hypothesis is repeatedly verified over time and through may separate experiments) Theory

_______________ is the regulation of an organism’s internal environment to maintain conditions that allow it to live Homeostasis

____________ is movement or gestures motion

The _____________________ is a continuous process that seeks to answer questions about the natural world. Nature of science

___________ are the basic unit of structure and function of all living things Cells

The steps commonly used by scientists in gathering information to test hypotheses and solve problems are called________ The scientific method

Observations and measurements made during an experiment is called _____ data

Humans sweating or shivering in order to maintain body temperature (thermal regulation) is an example of which characteristic of life? Maintaining homeostasis

The changes that take place during the life of the organism is called ___________ development