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A review for our Nature of Science Unit #scientificmethod #experiments
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1
What would be a good inference for this picture?
both 2 and 3 are likely
The goat pushed the boy into the pond.
The branch broke and the boy fell into the pond
The boy was chased by the goat and he ran into the pond
2
When should you wear goggles in science lab?
during all labs no matter what
only when your group is using chemicals
until all chemicals have been put away in an experiment
only when you are personally using chemicals
3
What number is the metric system based from?
12
10
5
8
4
Qualitative observations include which of the following?
Observations that are made from counting
Observations that you describe with your senses
Observations that include numbers
Observations that include measurements
5
Which tool is used to measure volume?
triple beam balance
thermometer
graduated cylinder
meter stick
6
The one part of the experiment that you change on purpose is called?
the dependent variable
the independent variable
the control
the constant
7
Which of the following is not a source of error?
counting errors
measuring errors
all of these are sources of error
timing errors
8
What should you do if you get injured in science class?
run to the nurse for help
tell you lab partner so they can help you
tell your teacher immediately
tell your teacher when you get a chance
9
What should be done before performing an experiment?
state the problem that you are trying to find out about
state a conclusion
collect your data
clean up your lab area
10
What type of bridge is this?
A cantilever bridge
A suspension bridge
A truss bridge
A beam bridge
11
What is the correct conversion for 14.6 cm into meters (M)?
.0146 M
.146 M
14.6 M
146 M
12
Before you can make a hypothesis, what must you do first?
find out the problem that you are trying to solve
collect data from experiments
make a conclusion about your experiment
arrange data into tables and graph it
13
What kind of graph is this?
line graph
paragraph
pictograph
bar graph
14
Quantitative observations are observations that come from?
Measuring
Counting
Timing
All of the Above
15
What branch of science do you think that these words belong in?
Life Science
Earth Science
Chemistry
Physical Science
16
Which of the following is the best description of a hypothesis?
a final conclusion
an uneducated guess
a temporary fact
an educated guess based on observations
17
What is wrong with this lab picture?
the girl is not wearing goggles needs to tie up her hair
they are mixing chemicals
the girl is not wearing goggles
they are heating chemicals
18
How did we compare the bridges that we tested in our bridge contest?
by calculating the Newton's pulling force
by dividing the mass of the bridge by the # of washers
by judging the design
the # of washers that it held
19
What is the SI Unit for the amount of a substance called?
an ampere (A)
candela (cd)
Kelvin (K)
a mole (mol)
20
What is the dependent variable in an experiment?
the part of the experiment that is measured in a comparison
it depends on sources of error
the one thing in an experiment that is changed
the part of the experiment that is kept the same
21
What is the reading of the highest temperature in degrees C?
34 C
35 C
30 C
85 C
22
What kind of bridge is this one?
a single beam bridge
a suspension bridge
a truss bridge
a cantilever bridge
23
What type of bridge is this?
A truss bridge
A cantilever bridge
A beam bridge
A suspension bridge
24
What is the independent variable in an experiment?
the one part that we manipulate of change for comparison
the uncontrolled variable
the part that stays the same
how the variable effects the experiment
25
What is the correct measurement in this graduated cylinder?
38 ml
40 ml
40 oz
39 ml
26
What branch of science are these words associated with?
Physical Science
Earth Science
Life Science
Social Science
27
The scientific method is?
the same as a theory
a process that scientists use to solve problems
a way to prove whether you are correct in science
a seven step approach that scientists use to solve mysteries
28
What is the correct term for safely smelling chemicals in class called?
whiffing
whooping
waffling
wafting
29
Before beginning an experiment what should you do?
analyze your results
gather your materials
make a conclusion
make a line graph
30
Which of the following is not a potential source of error?
accurate observation
timing
measuring
counting
31
What does the prefix Tera (T) mean?
one trillion
one millionth
one million
one billion
32
What does the prefix nano (n) mean?
one billionth
one millionth
one hundred thousand
one billion
33
What is an important thing to do when using cracked or damaged equipment?
throw it away without telling anyone
use it only if your partner says it's OK
use it for only non-toxic chemicals
Tell your teacher about it and do not use it
34
A summary of an experiment that summarizes and answers the hypothesis is called the__________.
conclusion
problem
data
graph
35
What are the parts of an experiment that are kept the same during each trial called?
independent variables
variables
dependent variables
constants
36
The part of an experiment that is affected when you are testing an independent variable is the?
manual varialbe
control variable
constant variable
dependent variable
37
What would be a good inference for this picture?
the man did not know how to ride his bike
the man had too much weight on his bike to stay balanced
the man slipped on the wet pavement
a high wind knocked the man over
38
The type of graph that compares changes that occur over time is called?
a line graph
a paragraph
a bar graph
a pie chart
39
What is the correct reading of the metric ruler at letter D?
5.3 M
5.8 cm
5.3 cm
5.8 M
40
Where was the bridge collapse that we based our bridge project off of?
Tulsa
Minneapolis
Denver
Baltimore
41
What do the hits on the target represent?
high precision and low accuracy
low precision and high accuracy
high accuracy and high precision
low accuracy and low precision
42
What was the source of the fuel in the "Fire in the Bottle experiment?
Oxygen
Carbon Dioxide
gasolina
rubbing alcohol
43
What is wrong with the fire extinguisher in the picture?
It should be by the eyewash station
It should be next to the laser experiment
It is near electrical cords
It is in the wrong location, not near the sign
44
When using test tubes you should do which of the following?
use a tong and point them away from you and others
point them at your partner
look directly into them
take deep whiffs of the chemicals inside of them
45
The "Mystery Box" worked with the scientific principle of a _________________.
drain pipe
siphon
vacuum tube
toilet bowl
46
What is the word that describes things like this picture?
quantitative
discovery
skeptical
theory
47
Data is based on which of the following?
all of these
measurements
times
observations
48
What is the correct reading on this balance?
272.1 g
207.2g
722.1 g
207.0 g
49
What is the correct name for this measuring tool?
A triple beam balance
A Newton scale
A scale
A balance scale
50
What is the main difference between scientific theory and scientific law?
Law is only a tentative explanation
Theory is not true and law is true
Law can be broken, but theory cannot
Theory is the accepted current thought about an idea
