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Scientific Method & Metric Conversion
Scientific Method & Metric Conversion
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What type of scientific model is used to predict rainfall amounts?
Conceptual
Mathematical
Chemical
Physical
2
Two liters equals how many milliliters?
0.2
200
2,000
2
3
The Responding Variable is the same as the ________.
Independent Variable
Controlled Variable
Dependent Variable
Data
4
What are three common kinds of scientific models?
Physical, psychological, conceptual
Biological, chemical, mathematical
Mathematical, chemical, physical
Physical, mathematical, conceptual
5
Inference or Observation
- It rained today.
Observation
Inference
6
Which of the following could you test using the scientific method?
The prettiest color
The number of dimes in a dollar
The age of your lab partner
How sunlight affects plant growth
7
What type of scientific model would be used to represent a molecule?
Mathematical
Physical
Chemical
Conceptual
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A hypothesis is _______.
A possible explanation or answer to a question
Any piece of information acquired through experimentation
Has only one variable
Communicates your results
9
Physical science is mainly about ______
The relationship between light and energy
The relationship between matter and energy
The relationship between matter and light
The relationship between molecules and matter
10
Inference or Observation
- Your friend likes the color blue.
Inference
Observation
11
Ways in which scientists answer questions and solve problems
Variables
Scientific Methods
Hypothesis'
Conclusions
12
Which is an example of a conceptual model?
The Big Bang
A model airplane
A pinewood derby car
Weather Prediction
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After an experiment, scientists write a ________ which summarizes their experimental results.
Hypothesis
Theory
Conclusion
Law
14
1.2cm = ______mm
1,200
0.12
12
120
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Inference or Observation
The water fountain can refill my water bottle in less than 10 seconds
Inference
Observation
16
This candle smells like vanilla is a(n) ________
Hypothesis
Observation
Prediction
Law
17
What is a theory or explanation that is based on observations that can be tested?
A conclusion
An observation
A scientific law
A hypothesis
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What is a scientific law?
An explanation of hypothesis, results, and observations
The final answer to a scientific question
A scientific statement of how something works, not why
An explanation of many experimental results and observations
19
During an experiment, this is not changed.
Data
Independent Variable
Dependent Variable
Constant
20
What is matter?
The ability to do work
Light energy
Something that has volume and mass
Microwaves
21
During an experiment, this item is changed.
Controlled Variable
Independent Variable
Data
Dependent Variable
22
True or False - You can use your five senses to determine a scientific law.
False
True
23
The two main branches of physical science are ________
Chemistry and Biology
Biology and Physics
Geology and Chemistry
Chemistry and Physics
24
Inference or Observation
- In class, Mary prefers to use a mechanical pencil.
Inference
Observation
25
What is the process of obtaining information through the senses?
Measurement
Physical science
Observation
Efficiency
26
What must you find out after conducting an experiment and collecting data?
If the results support the hypothesis
If the answers are correct
If the results can be changed
If the answers can be corrected
27
During an experiment, this item is measured.
Data
Independent Variable
Controlled Variable
Dependent Variable
28
5100mg = _______g
51
510
0,51
5.1
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5100g = _______mg
5,100,000
5.1
510
51,000
30
Organizing data into a graph is an example of ______
Asking a question
Forming a hypothesis
Collecting data
Analyzing data
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The Manipulated Variable is the same as the __________.
Dependent Variable
Controlled Variable
Data
Independent Variable
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During an experiment this is compared against to see if the Independent Variable has any affect
Controlled Variable
Data
Dependent Variable
Independent Variable
