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Science Skills, Scientific Measurements, The Scientific Method, Scientific Graphs
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1
Does the temperature of lava affect the speed it flows down a mountain. What is the dep var?
Height of the mountain
Temperature of the lava
Speed of the lava flow
Type of the lava
2
Anna is making cupcakes. Which instrument would she use to measure the milk she needs?
Beaker
None of these
Kitchen scale
Coffee cup
3
Which of the following is the statement "I believe the volcanic mountain is going to explode?"
Qualitative Observation
Conclusion
Quantitative Observation
Prediction
4
Which instrument is used for measuring the mass of an object?
All of these
Triple-beam balance
Meter Stick
Graduated Cylinder
5
What should we expect the water temperature to be after 70 minutes?
800
850
900
1000
6
Which of the following objects would sink in a tub of water?
Vegetable oil 0.3 g/cm3
Syrup 1.45 g/cm3
Pumice rock 0.88 g/cm3
Ping Pong ball 0.6 g/cm3
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What is meant by analyzing the data from an investigation?
Explain what the data means
Examine, look at, and study to understand the data
Transfer the data into a graph
Write the data into a data table
8
What is the purpose for conducting multiple trials in an investigation?
To use up all the materials in the investigation
All of these
To repeat the investigation
To validate the data in the investigation
9
The correct format for writing a hypothesis is?
Yes, because.......... or No, because..........
I believe............ because......
If...., then....., because.......
I predict............., because......
10
Why is it important to list all the materials or supplies needed in an investigation?
None of these
To keep the investigation safe
So others can do the same exact investigation
So others repeating the investigation don't spend any money
11
Which of the following measures how much matter (or stuff) something is made of?
Weight
Mass
Volume
Density
12
Which unit of measurement would Davion use when measuring his pencil?
Centimeters (cm)
Milliliters (ml)
Cubic Centimeters (cm3)
Milligrams (mg)
13
A rock has a mass of 500 grams and a volume of 100 milliliters. What is its density? D = M/V
5 g/cm3
5 g
0.5 g/cm3
5 cm3
14
What does it mean if the results of the investigation is not what you predicted?
Your hypothesis was wrong
Your hypothesis was incorrect
Your hypothesis wasn't supported by the data
All of these
15
Which type of variable is the one being changed by the experimenter?
Controlled
Independent
None of these
Dependent
16
Which of the following is the measurement of how much mass is in a given amount of volume?
Buoyancy
Water Displacement
Density
Pressure
17
Before any scientific investigation starts, what must first take place?
Make an inference
Write a hypothesis
Make an observation
Ask a question
18
Which type of graph is used to display data that is the result of a change in time or distance?
Circle graph
Time-Distance graph
Line graph
Bar graph
19
How much milk Anna needs for her cupcake recipe is a measurement of what?
Density
Volume
All of these
Weight
20
From the graph, what percentage is represented by the green color?
55 %
45 %
35 %
25 %
21
Why is science important?
Advances in technology makes our lives more convenient
Leads to new discoveries about our world
Helps us to live longer, healthier, lives
All of these are why science is important
22
What is the problem that occurs when someone doesn't follow all the procedures in order?
They forget where they are in the investigation
An accident can happen
The investigation won't be completed correctly
All of these
23
From the graph, How many people own dogs?
7.8
None of these
8
80
24
A prediction of the outcome of an investigation, based on knowledge of the topic investigated?
Inference
Hypothesis
Analysis of Data
Conclusion
25
Davion wants to measure the length of his pencil. What measuring tool would he use?
Metric ruler
None of these
Triple-beam balance
Graduated Cylinder
26
I wonder what brand of dog food my dog likes the best? What is the dependent variable?
How much food my dog ate
None of these
What species of dog is my dog
What type of food my dog ate
27
A student wants to do the same experiment that his best friend did. This is called?
Repetition
Duplication
Replication
Validation
28
I wonder what brand of dog food my dog likes best.? What is the independent variable?
How much food the dog ate
Type of dog food
Brand of dog food
Species of dog
29
What is Science?
The study of the Universe
A subject I have to take in School
The study of people, plants, and animals
Searching for answers to questions about our world an beyond
30
Which of the following is the statement "There is smoke from the volcano because its erupting"?
Inference
Conclusion
Observation
Prediction
31
Which is the best color light for plants to grow the best? What is the independent variable?
The type of plant
The size of the plant
The temperature of the light
The different color of light
32
Which of the following is the statement "There is smoke coming from the volcanic mountain."?
Prediction
Observation
Inference
Conclusion
