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Scientific Method Review
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1
What is the dependent variable in the experiment described below?
The direction of plant growth
The location of the plants
The red light
The white light
2
An alligator is classified as an organism that has —
feathers and swims
scales and no legs
feathers and does not swim
scales and legs
3
How many centimeters are in a meter?
100
10
1000
1
4
What is the real world distance between point A and point C?
22cm
20km
21cm
23km
5
Which statement does NOT describe an independent variable?
The part that is changed by the scientist
The factor that is being manipulated
The part of the experiment that is being tested
The responding variable
6
According to the graph, what is the value of the car when the mileage is 20,000?
$12,000
$8,000
$4.000
$20.000
7
Using the chart shown, which state recorded its record high in the springtime?
Nebraska
Delaware
Florida
Hawaii
8
What unit of measurement best measures the distance between the planets?
Meter
Centimeter
Kilometer
Millimeter
9
What can be predicted for the population of rabbits and bobcats in 1930?
Rabbit and bobcat populations will decrease.
bobcat populations will decrease.
Rabbit and bobcat populations will increase.
10
What property of the rock is being tested in the picture above?
Density
Weight
Volume
Mass
11
Why did Mia conduct three trialsfor each brand of tires?
To make a scaled down version of each tire
To verify that all results are accurate
To conclude that the hypothesis is correct
To classify each tire by tire tread
12
The prefix that means 1/100 is-
100
10,000
10
1000
13
What unit of measurement would be used for the instrument above?
Millimeters
Centimeters
Milliliters
Grams
14
Which instrument should theresearcher use for measuring the thickness of the leaves?
C
B
A
D
15
What is the dependent variable in the experiment?
The growth of the plant
The amount of orange juice
The location of the plant
The plant without orange juice
16
What is this used to model?
Ultraviolet rays
Greenhouse effect
Solar radiation
Creation of soil
17
What unit of measurement would best measure the height of the tree?
Meter
Kilometer
Milimeter
Centimeter
18
Identify the statements that are true. (Based on the picture below)
Item B measures 51⁄2 inches.
Item A measures 41⁄2 centimeters.
All the Above
Item B is longer than item A.
19
What is the correct classification for an ostrich?
Organism → Animal → Mammal
Organism → Plant → Conifer
Organism → Plant → Fern
Organism → Animal → Bird
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A hypothesis is formed —
before you state the problem
before you perform the experiment
after you record and analyze data
after you state the conclusion
21
Before a scientist can gather information about the problem, theymust —
record and analyze data
state a conclusion
state the problem
form a hypothesis
22
What is NOT an example of a constant for the experiment described below?
The size of the pot
The temperature of the water
The amount of water
The salt
23
What isthe teacher modeling to the class?
Fossil fuel energy
Nonrenewable energy
Primary energy
Renewable energy
24
What is the precise measurement of theliquid in the graduated cylinder?
43
45
46
40
25
How many trials should Malik conduct to best ensure avalid conclusion?
4
1
2
3
