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Scientific Method & Measurement Review
Scientific Method & Measurement Review
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1
What is the multiplying factor for the prefix Hecto?
.1
1000
10
100
2
Which of these temperatures is incorrect?
205 °K
80.5 °C
104.3 °F
180 K
3
Which SI unit would you use to measure a tall a skyscraper is?
kilometers
moles
kelvins
Amps
4
Factor that changes in an experiment from manipulation of the independent variable is the ___.
constant
dependent variable
hypothesis
control
5
The dependent variable is always graphed on the ____________ axis.
horizontal
vertical
6
Convert .678 km to cm
67.8
678
67800
6780
7
A testable prediction is a __________.
experiment
hypothesis
constant
independent variable
8
What is the SI measure for temperature?
Mole
meter
kilogram
Kelvin
9
What is the SI measure for density?
mass
kg/m3
m3
volume
10
A measurement standard is defined as ______.
an exact quantity that everyone agrees on
the distance between two points
a system of prefixes
the interval between two events
11
An explanation based on repeated observations and experiments, but can't be proved, is a _____.
hypothesis
theory
variable
problem
12
What is the SI measure for length?
kilogram
Mole
meter
Kelvin
13
An idea, event, or object that can be used to represent something you are trying to explain is?
model
variable
constant
hypothesis
14
What is the SI measure for mass?
Mole
meter
Kelvin
kilogram
15
A flask contains .56 L of saline solution. How many milliliters does it have?
.056 mL
56 mL
560 mL
5.6 mL
16
A standard for comparison that helps ensure the experimental results is a _______________.
control
dependent variable
hypothesis
constant
17
Which SI unit would you use to measure the electrical current in a circuit?
Amps
moles
kilometers
kelvins
18
What is the IV: People with high exposure to ultra-violet light usually have skin cancer.
amount of ultra-violet light
having skin cancer
19
What is the multiplying factor for the prefix deci?
.1
100
10
.01
20
A factor that does not change in an experiment is the _______.
control
constant
dependent variable
independent variable
21
An organized process used to gather observations and test a hypothesis is a _________.
hypothesis
variable
experiment
problem
22
What is the SI measure for the amount of a substance?
meter
Kelvin
kilogram
Mole
23
When base units are combined to form new units, they are called __________ units.
dependent
standard
derived
metric
24
What is the DV: Leaf color change is related to temperature.
Temperature
Leaf Color
25
When the same results can be reproduced and the explanation can be applied to many different systems.
hypothesis
scientific law
variable
theory
26
Which amount is bigger? .36 dm or 36 cm
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36 cm
.36 dm
