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Unit 1 Life Science - Metrics & Scientific Method
Unit 1 Life Science - Metrics & Scientific Method
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Metrics and Scientific Method
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1
A triple beam balance is a tool used to measure ________________________
mass
volume
age
length
2
Which of the following would this instrument be used to measure?
Temperature of an object
Volume of a liquid
Length of a football field
Mass of a cube
3
Which of these measurements would be an accurate metric measurement for volume?
6 g
760 ml
25 oz
44 cm
4
The amount of space an object takes us is its ___________.
weight
volume
Celcius
mass
5
Factors that are kept the same in an experiment (to keep it fair) are called________
Dependent Varaibles
Independent Variables
Control Variables
6
Which variable is the one changed by the experimenter?
Constant Variable
Depnedent Variable
Independent Variable
7
After experimenting, a scientist discovers his hypothesis is wrong! Which answer is best?
The data should be changed to make the hypothesis true.
The hypothesis should be accepted anyway.
The research was a waste of time!
It's ok! It still lead to new scientific knowledge.
8
Another name for the metric system is _________________________.
The Euro
Internation System of Units
US Customary
It is not called anything except the Metric System.
9
The base unit of metrics that measures length is the _____________.
Gram
Inch
Liter
Meter
10
What type of soda has more sugar: Brand A , Brand B, or Brand C? What is the DV?
Amount of soda
Amount of sugar
Brands of soda
11
The base unit of metrics that measures liquid volume is the _____________________.
Meter
Liter
Ounce
Gram
12
Which unit of measure is MOST appropriate for measuring the length of a river?
Kilometer
Kiloliter
Millimeter
13
Which of the following would be an accurate metric measurement for length?
22 km
44 inches
102 ml
3.3 miles
14
What grade do you want on your Unit 1 Science Test?
100
100
100
100
15
Which of the following would be an accurate metric measurement for mass?
23 km
44 mg
2 L
22 oz
16
A researcher is measuring temperatures. The temperature is 32
0
F. What is this in Celcius?
32 0 C
500C
00C
75 0 C
17
What is the most important thing a scientist should do in all experiments?
Record only observations that can be made immediately.
Use only new, sophisticated equipment.
Control all but one variable at a time.
18
The base unit of metrics that measures temperature is _______________________.
Liter
Gram
Meter
Degree of Celcius
19
When using the Scientific Method, conclusions are drawn directly after ___________.
The hypothesis is created.
The results have been reported.
The data has been collected and analyzed.
20
The base unit of metrics that measures mass is the _______________.
Ounce
Gram
Liter
Meter
21
Which metric pre-fix means 1/1000? (It would take 1000 of these units to make one basic unit.
Kilo-
Centi-
Milli-
22
I want to find out if temperature changes how many times crickets chirp. What is the IV?
The temperature
The number of chricket chirps
The type of cricket
23
What inference could you make about this picture?
This person was involved in an accident.
This person had an Xray taken.
This person has a broken arm.
24
Why should experiments be retested?
Retesting is not necessary.
To use all supplies and not waste materials.
To be certain you have the correct conclusion.
25
Which is NOT a qualitative observation?
There red car stopped at the stop sign.
All students have on long pants.
The dog was wet.
The plants grew .5 cm over the weekend.
26
Which of the following is the correct what to state a hypothesis?
If I plant tomatos in full sun, then they will grow taller.
Is the height of tomato plants affected by sunlight?
The amount of sunlight affects how tall tomato plants grow.
27
Which is a qualitative observation?
It is really cold in Mrs. Thrower's classroom.
The temperature is 320 F / 00 C
15 pencils
There are three cars in the parking lot.
28
Which variable is usually in the form of data?
Constant Variable
Independent Variable
Dependent Variable
