Question

chapter 1 science skills
wordwise
answer the questions by writing the correct vocabulary term in the blanks. use the circled letter in each term to find the hidden vocabulary word. then write a definition for the hidden word.
clues
the study of matter, energy, and their interactions
the closeness of a measurement to the actual value of what is being measured
a gauge of how exact a measurement is
the ratio of a vertical change to the corresponding horizontal change in a line
an instrument used to measure temperature
the use of knowledge to solve practical problems
a representation of an object or event
a system of knowledge and the methods used to find that knowledge
a statement that summarizes a pattern found in nature
information that you obtain through your senses
hidden word:
definition:

Explanation:

1. "The study of matter, energy, and their interactions" is physics.
2. "The closeness of a measurement to the actual value of what is being measured" is accuracy.
3. "A gauge of how exact a measurement is" is precision.
4. "The ratio of a vertical change to the corresponding horizontal change in a line" is slope.
5. "An instrument used to measure temperature" is a thermometer.
6. "The use of knowledge to solve practical problems" is technology.
7. "A representation of an object or event" is a model.
8. "A system of knowledge and the methods used to find that knowledge" is science.
9. "A statement that summarizes a pattern found in nature" is a scientific law.
10. "Information that you obtain through your senses" is observation.

Taking the circled letters in order gives "OBSERVATION". Observation is the act of gathering information using the senses in a scientific - context.

Answer:

Hidden word: OBSERVATION
Definition: The act of gathering information using the senses.