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Physical Science
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the study of matter and energy
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scientific method
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a series of steps that scientists use to answer questions and solve problems
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technology
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the application of knowledge, tools, and materials to solve problems and accomplish tasks
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observation
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any use of the senses to gather information
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hypothesis
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a possible explanation or answer to a question
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theory
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a unifying explanation for a broad range of hypotheses and observations that have been supported by testing for a short time
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law
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a summary of many experimental results and observations: tells how things work
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model
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a representation of an object or system
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data
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any pieces of information acquired through experimentation
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