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physical science quiz 1
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The independent variable:
is what you compare results to
is what you measure
is kept the same
is what you change between groups
2
A theory is...
Something that changes all the time
Supported with a lot of evidence
worded in if-then form
something that is true forever and ever
3
How many Kilograms are in 1 gram?
10 Kg
0.001 Kg
0.1 Kg
100 Kg
4
What is the purpose of a graph?
To visualize data
To prove you are right
To help you form a procedure
To waste time
5
What is a control in an experiment?
what you compare results to
what you change between groups
what you graph
what you measure
6
Technology is....
being good with computers
hiring an engineer
applying scientific knowledge
discovering scientific facts
7
Which step doesn't belong in the scientific method? analyze data, falsify data, form conclusion
falsifying data
they all belong
forming a conclusion
analyzing data
8
A measurement needs a value and a...
unit
picture
time
definition
9
Which of the following is the largest unit?
milligram
Centigram
Dekameter
Liter
10
The constant in an experiment is:
what you compare results to
what you graph
what you keep the same
what you change
11
The unit that most closely matches the length of your desk is...
Liter
Kilogram
centimeter
meter
12
Which of the following shows the number 2.0x 10^3 in decimal notation?
2000
200
2
0.0002
13
How many millimeters are in a meter?
10
1000
100
10000000
14
What is the first step in the scientific method
conclusion
procedure
ask a question
form a hypothesis
15
What is the volume of the graduated cylinder?
20 g
22 ml
24 ml
36 ml
16
Which of the following represents the number 0.00054 in scientific notation?
5.4 x 10^6
54 x 10^-5
5.4 x 10^-4
540 x 10^ 7
17
What can be concluded from this graph ?
Steve sells mostly fish
Steve sells mainly bugs
Steve sells no pets
All the pet sales are equal
18
What type of graph would be best for this data?
scatterplot
bar graph
line graph
pie graph
19
Which of the following is a proper hypothesis?
Plants don't grow
If I add water, then my plant will grow higher
I think plants grow more with light
My group believes that sun affects plants
20
What type of graph would be best to make for this data?
line graph
pie graph
bar graph
scatter plot
21
What tool is used to measure mass?
balance
ruler
erlenmeyer flask
centimeter
22
The dependent variable goes on the ____ axis:
a
y
z
x
23
If I eat more vegetables, then I will lose weight faster. What is the dependent variable?
will lose weight faster
not eating vegetables
weighing yourself
eating more vegetables
24
How many centimeters are in 10 meters?
1000 cm
0.001 cm
100 cm
10 cm
25
If I take my vitamins every day, then I will not feel tired. What is the independent variable?
taking vitamins everyday
taking vitamins at same time
not taking vitamins
Won't feel tired
26
What base unit is used to measure mass?
gram
millimeter
meter
Liter
27
What tool is used to measure length?
meter stick
balance
beaker
graduated cylinder
28
What base unit is used to measure volume?
centimeter
liter
meter
gram
29
The dependent variable:
is something you keep the same
is what is measured
is something you change between groups
is what you compare results to
30
The independent variable is put on the ____ axis on a graph:
y
x
z
b
