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To find the volume of a irregular shaped solid, you would use ________________.
spring scale
LxWxH
triple-beam balance
displacement
2
What unit do we use for measuring liquids?
liters
meters
ounces
grams
3
What scientific tool is in the picture below?
binoculars
pipette
magnify lens
microscope
4
Temperature is measured in ___________ in SI, but in science we will measure it in ___________.
degrees Fahrenheit; Kelvin
degrees Celsius; degrees Fahrenheit
degrees Fahrenheit; degrees Celsius
Kelvin; degrees Celsius
5
Rules of conduct or moral principals are called
laws
morals
rules
ethics
6
Uses words to describe an observation
qualitative
quantitative
7
Identify DV: How does the amount of light affect the growth of a plant?
type of plant
amount of light
amount of water
growth of plant
8
What scientific tool is in the picture below?
microscope
pipette
beaker
graduated cylinder
9
You use a ________________ to measure mass.
Spring scale
Graduated Cylinder
Triple-Beam balance
Meter Stick
10
Which of the following is the study of things such as rocks, weather, and objects in space?
life science
chemical science
earth science
physical science
11
What is scientific inquiry?
the questioning of scientific laws
a process that uses skills and methods to answer questions
an unchanging set of steps used by all scientists
a method that always results in new scientific theories
12
SI stands for
Irrational System of Unicorns
International System of Unicorns
Irrational System of Units
International System of Units
13
Identify IV: How does the amount of oxygen in the water affect the oyster population?
oster population
amount of oxygen
water temperature
time of year
14
What is the first step of the scientific inquiry process?
State the Problem
Ask Questions
Hypothesize & Predict
Research
15
What scientific tool is in the picture below?
triple-bean balance
scale
triple-beam balance
spring scale
16
Identify constants: How does the amount of oxygen in the water affect the oyster population?
oyster population
time of year
water temperature
amount of oxygen
17
A description of a pattern or an event in nature that is always true is a _____________.
theory
hypothesis
prediction
law
18
The process of using scientific discoveries for practical purposes is called
scientific theory
scientific law
technology
science
19
To find the volume of a rectangular solid you would use _________________.
triple-beam balance
displacement
spring scale
LxWxH
20
What does the picture below show?
accuracy & precision
only precision
only accuracy
neither accuracy or precision
21
__________ is an example of qualitative data.
70 degrees
15 g
red
2 cm long
22
How similar or close measurements are toeach otheris called _____________.
accuracy
displacement
precision
measurement
23
What does the picture below show?
neither accuracy or precision
only precision
only accuracy
accuracy & precision
24
The factor measured or observed during an experiment is called the
experimental group
dependent variable
constant
independent variable
25
Uses numbers to describe an observation
quantitative
qualitative
26
In which step of the scientific method would you graph your results?
Step 3: Test Hypothesis
Step 4: Analyze Data
Step 6: Communicate Results
Step 5: Draw Comclusions
27
A description of how close a measurement is toan accepted value is called ___________.
precision
accuracy
28
What does the picture below show?
neither accuracy or precision
only precision
accuracy and precision
only accuracy
29
__________ is measured in grams.
Temperature
Volume
Mass
Weight
30
Kilo = _______
100
.001
.1
1000
31
A possible explanation of an observation that can be tested by scientific investigations is a
prediction
theory
law
hypothesis
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Gravity is an example of this.
law
theory
33
Identify controls: How does the amount of light affect the growth of a plant?
growth of plant
amount of water
type of plant
amount of light
34
____________ is the study of all living things.
meterology
biology
geology
anatomy
35
A factor in an experiment that is changed by the investigator is called the
constant
experimental group
independent variable
dependent variable
36
A factor in an experiment that remains the same is called a ______________
constant
dependent variable
independent variable
experimental group
37
Identify IV: How does the amount of light affect the growth of a plant?
type of plant
plant growth
amount of light
amount of water
38
What scientific tool is in the picture below?
spring scale
triple-beam balance
summer scale
scale
39
Time is measured in ____________.
minutes
days
seconds
hours
40
Which of the following is the study of things such as chemistry, energy, forces, & machines?
life science
chemical science
physical science
earth science
41
What scientific tool is in the picture below?
probe
forceps
dissecting scissors
pipette
42
Plate tectonics is an example of this.
law
theory
43
Identify DV: How does the amount of oxygen in the water affect the oyster population?
water temperature
time of year
oyster population
amount of oxygen
44
Which of the following is the study of things such as the human body, cells, animals, & plants?
physical science
life science
chemical science
earth science