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General Science Vocab 2

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Agricultural BiotechnologyRefers to any technique that uses living organisms, or parts of these organisms.,
ByteAn arrangement of eight bits.,
Computer programmerA person who uses computer languages to convert input information to instructions that a computer can understand.,
Deductive ReasoningIs the process of reaching a conclusion that is guaranteed to follow, if the evidence provided is true and the reasoning used to reach the conclusion is correct.,
Experimental GroupA group of subjects that are exposed to the variable of a control experiment.,
GramA metric unit of weight equal to one thousandth of a kilogram,
InferenceA logical interpretation based on observations and prior knowledge.,
LensA piece of transparent glass or plastic with curved surfaces that bend light rays to form an image,
Metric SystemA decimal system of weights and measures based on the meter as the unit of length. the gram as the unit of weight, the cubic meter as the unit of volume, the liter as the unit of capacity. and the square meter as the unit of area,
PhenomenaA fact, occurrence, or circumstance observed of observable,
RayStraight line to represent a light wave.,
Scientific InquiryAnother term for the ongoing process of discovery in science.,
SonogramAn image formed by an ultrasound machine.,
ThermogramAn image that shows regions of different temperatures in different colors,
VelocityRapidity of motion or operation; swiftness; speed a high wind velocity.,



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