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Standard 1: Science and Engineering Practices
Standard 1: Science and Engineering Practices
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1
What does this safety symbol mean?
Explosive
Flammable
Acidic
Sharp
2
What does the safety icon mean?
Safety Goggles Required
Broken Glass Warning
Biohazardous Material Involved
Electrical Equipment In Use
3
The following resource is:
a reliable source of scientific information.
not useful for research purposes.
unreliable as a source of scientific information.
full of personal opinions.
4
How does sunlight affect fungal growth?
(Which scientific method step is this?)
Analyze Data
Draw A Conclusion
State a Problem
Create A Hypothesis
5
Which
metric
unit is the
MOST
useful when measuring the volume of a swimming pool?
centiliter
microliter
gigaliter
kiloliter
6
What process is represented in this diagram?
Technological Design
Scientific Inquiry
Technology Science
Scientific Method
7
How does the intensity of light affect the rate of photosynthesis?
Less intense light speeds up photosynthesis.
More intense light speeds up photosynthesis.
More intense light decreases photosynthesis.
Less intense light does not affect photosynthesis.
8
What is the
independent variable
in this experiment?
Percent of Seeds Eaten
Trial Number
Types of Seeds
Type of Bird
9
What can you
infer
from this graph?
Lions feed in the summer months.
The gazelle and lion populations are unrelated.
The lion population is greater than the gazelle population.
The gazelle population are prey for lions.
10
Which
metric unit
is the
MOST
useful to determine the size of a
prokaryote
cell?
centimeter
nanometer
meter
megameter
11
What laboratory equipment is pictured?
chemical balance
solar balance
electronic balance
triple beam balance
12
What is
correct
about the following graph?
The graph has a title.
The graph has a Y axis label.
The X axis has a correct label.
The Y axis scale begins at zero and is equal.
13
How many
independent variables
should be applied to an
experimental group
?
4
3
1
2
14
The improvement of a product to meet a specific human need is:
inquiry method
scientific method
technological design
experimental design
15
If fertilizer helps a plant grow,
infer
which plant was the experimental group.
A
B
C
D
16
What
conclusion
can be made from the data?
Bacterial colonies do not grow at cold temperatures.
Bacterial colony size decreases as temperature increases.
Bacterial colonies grow best at warm temperatures.
Bacterial growth is high at very hot temperatures.
17
The
SI system
prefix
"kilo"
refers to which value?
one hundred
ten
one thousand
one million
18
Which span of years saw the highest growth in the mule deer population?
1983 - 1984
1989 - 1990
1985 - 1986
1981 - 1982
19
What is the
dependent variable
?
If a liquid's pH is 7, then enzyme activity will be slower.
7
liquid
enzyme activity
pH
20
What was the
experimental group
used in each trial?
Treated bananas
Untreated bananas
Number of Insects Attracted
Type of Insect
21
What scientific method step is missing from the image?
State a Problem
Experiment
Support or Refute Hypothesis
Gather and Analyze Data
22
What can you
infer
from the data table?
Seawater contains less oxygen than freshwater.
Seawater holds more oxygen at lower temperatures.
Temp. changes affect freshwater less than salt water.
Increasing temp. increases the oxygen concentration of water
23
What is the
first
step in a scientific investigation?
Describing the experimental process
Stating the hypothesis
Planning a conclusion statement to support the hypothesis
Stating the purpose in the form of a question
24
Which is the
BEST conclusion
for this graph?
Excessive watering can inhibit plant growth.
Plant height is not affected by the amount of water.
Plant growth is poor with 40ml of water.
Sample 3 grew the best at 10-30ml of water.
25
Which measurement of this thermometer's temperature is the
most precise
?
17.5oC
20oC
17oC
18oC
26
What conclusion can be made from the data?
Driving with the tailgate up saves gas.
Driving with the tailgate halfway up saves gas.
Driving with the tailgate down saves gas.
The tailgate makes no difference in fuel economy.
27
Which ruler has the
MOST precision
?
C
A
D
B
28
Which
hypothesis
would be
supported
by the data?
If no sugar is added, then a plant will grow best.
If sugar levels increase, then so does plant growth.
If a lot of sugar is added, then a plant will grow well.
If sugar is not added, then a plant will die.
29
Which age group has the greatest average lung volume?
51 - 65
13 - 20
21 - 35
36 - 50
30
Which
letter
represents
2.3 cm
?
D
A
B
C
31
What laboratory equipment is pictured?
Graduated Pipette
Graduated Cylinder
Glass Beaker
Flask
32
Which electronic balance reading is the
MOST precise
?
45.60g
45.595g
46g
46.0g
33
Which is
NOT
a
reliable source for scientific information
?
Jason's Personal Blog
Biology Textbook
Web MD Website
Med Bio World Science Journal
34
Which
hypothesis
is written correctly?
If more salt is added, then the plant will grow taller.
If birds eat berries, I think they will have weaker beaks.
I think the fish will swim faster in warm water.
A lower pH level will then cause cell death.
35
Which laboratory equipment is pictured here?
Hot Plate
Bunsen Burner
Electric Balance
Incubator
36
In an experiment, the variable that is added to the experimental group is the:
controlled variable
independent variable
static variable
dependent variable
37
Identify the following laboratory equipment:
Stethoscope
Electron Microscope
Telescope
Light Microscope
38
How much liquid is in the graduated cylinder?
6.3ml
6.6 ml
6.1 ml
6.0 ml
39
In an experiment, the group kept in normal conditions is the:
experimental group
constant group
variable group
control group
40
A
hypothesis
:
can never be refuted.
is not testable.
can be supported.
can be correct.
