Pomies each question) Match these items.
(1) science
(2) scientific law
(3) theory
C.
(4) hypothesis
(5) scientific method
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(6) measurement
(7) metric system
the smallest accurate measurement that can be made
with an instrument
b. comparison of an unknown quantity with a known,
fixed unit
the means by which a scientist arrives at the solution
to a problem
d. a value that changes o measurement from one set of
units to another
a general principle that attempts to explain a problem
f
a statement of how close a measurement is to the
correct value
g. the small number at the upper right of the number ten
in powers of ten notation
h. the practical application of powers of ten notation to
write very large or very small numbers
i. man's organized knowledge of God's Creation
i a numerical estimate to the nearest power of ten
k. an unproven theory temporarily accepted to provide a
basis for further investigation
1. scientific notation in which only one digit is to the left
of the decimal point
m. a theory that has consistently passed repeated experi-
mentation and observation
n. international standard of measurement for science
(8) conversion factor
(9) scientific notation
(10) order of magnitude
(11) precision
(12) accuracy
(13) significant figures
(14) exponent
(15) standard form
o. all accurate figures plus one estimated last figure