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Across
  1. 5. The variable in a controlled experiment that is graphed on the X axis.
  2. 6. A scientific _______ is a well-tested & well-supported STATEMENT that describes WHAT scientists expect to happen every time under a particular set of conditions. Answers WHAT.
  3. 9. The Law of _______ states that younger rock layers lay on top of older rock layers.
  4. 10. The variable in a controlled experiment that is changed on purpose. Also called the test variable.
  5. 11. Repeating multiple trials in the same experiment by the same investigator.
Down
  1. 1. The theory of _____ explains how organisms adapt slowly over time to their changing environment.
  2. 2. Other scientists recreate an experiment that was already performed to validate or disprove the results.
  3. 3. A scientific _______ is a well-tested & well-supported EXPLANATION of observations/experimental results. Answers WHY.
  4. 4. The variable in a controlled experiment that is graphed on the Y axis.
  5. 7. Scientific knowledge is durable because it is open to change as new ________ or interpretations are encountered.
  6. 8. The variable in a controlled experiment that you measure. Also called the outcome variable.