2. A ______________ is a testable explanation hypothesis

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

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

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

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

7. ______________ is the ability to travel from place to place locomotion

8. What is the study of life? Biology

9. 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

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

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

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

13. ____________ is the ability to do work or cause change energy

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

24. ____________ is movement or gestures motion

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

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

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

28. Observations and measurements made during an experiment is called _____ data

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

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