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To illustrate is to
write a story
explain in words
draw a picture
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Evidence is something
that is not necessary
that cannot be measured
that supports a claim
3
Labels do not contain important data about products
false
true
4
Indirect evidence
is something you see
based on an inference
cannot be used in science
5
Evidence consists of
estimating
guessing
figures, numbers, data, and logic
6
The steps of an investigation
inference
hypothesis
procedure
7
Evidence can be recorded in a table
true
false
8
Can soil types be measured based on how much water they hold?
no
yes
9
A map is
visual representation of an area
an exact representation in size
always drawn to scale
10
To infer you use
a dice roll
prior knowledge
opinions of others
11
Can a student observe an object dissolving in another?
no
yes
12
An educated guess that can be tested is
hypothesis
speculation
theory
13
When students observe science activities they begin to
question why things happen
explain theory
be finished learning
14
If something is expected to happen it is
logical
wishy washy
unreliable
15
Students can use graphs, tables, and charts to organize data
false
true
16
A prediction is
a guess
never necessary
a fact
17
A table of information
cannot be analyzed
is pie shaped
has rows and columns
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If you want to measure temperature and solubility which tools are needed?
beaker of water and thermometer
ruler and beaker of water
scale and ruler
19
To repeat an observation
trial
evidence
hypothesis
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The information collected during an investigation
data only
predictions
opinions
21
Food nutrition labels give details about
calories and nutritional value
weight
taste
22
Explanation means
reason, cause, or an answer
guessing
figures and numbers
23
Direct evidence
is not important
is something you see and measure
can be estimated or guessed
24
When measuring water in three types of soil it is important to
mix the soil
add rocks
keep them separate
25
To identify problems and successes is to
critique
measure data
dismiss
26
When measuring the mass of a liquid in a beaker subtract the
mass of a pencil
mass of the scale
mass of the beaker
27
Evaluate is the same as
writing
dreaming
comparing
28
Collecting data is not an essential part of scientific inquiry
false
true
29
Something that can change in an experiment
constant
variable
safety rules
30
To analyze is
to estimate
to avoid
to look at closely
31
If an object has been recycled then it was made from another product
false
true
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A conclusion is
a guess
a reasonable explanation
never possible
