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Unit 1 Science Review
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A #science unit 1 assessment review including the #scientific method
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1
Which of the following is a reliable medication?
Medicine tested on mice
Medicine from a folk remedy
Meds tested by different scientists with the same results
Medicine used often with diseases
2
How the amount of exercise affects a dogs body mass? Identify the outcome variable.
the amount of exercise
the mass of the dog
the dogs food
the breed of the dog
3
Which is an example of empirical evidence?
Pumpkin is gross
Experiments in the field are more fun
Mrs. Morris is 5'6"
zebra print is pretty
4
Which of the following is an example of repetition?
Timing a distance traveled
Measuring the temperature of water
Creating a data table
Conducting multiple trials
5
An organized procedure to study something under control conditions.
observation
data
experiment
scientific method
6
How many students like red and purple juice?
8
2
6
10
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Which is NOT a type of model?
Limitation
Mathematical Model
Physical Model
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__________ describes a basic principle of nature that always occurs under certain conditions.
Model
Theory
Empirical Evidence
Law
9
Something which is left out or added to a model is a(n) ________.
Hypothesis
Theory
Limitation
Law
10
What are two characteristics of a good scientific investigation?
Planned on the spot and can be replicated
Peer reviewed and can be replicated
Carefully planned and peer reviewed
Carefully planned and can't be replicated
11
What step is necessary for proving the validity of results?
They must be made public and be replicable
Test many different variables
Change the procedure
Have another scientist read the procedure
12
Observations, measurements, and other types of data scientists gather is ___________.
Empirical Evidence.
Senses.
Hypothesis.
Variable.
13
Which source is LEAST reliable
nasa.gov
Louisville Hospital
indiana.edu
Wikipedia
14
What is the last step of the scientific method?
defend conclusions
interpret data
organize data
form a hypothesis and make a prediction
15
The outcome/dependent variable is the one that is...
changed on purpose
staying the same
changing because of the test variable
16
A well supported explanation about the natural world is a ___________.
Model
Hypothesis
Law
Theory
17
The test/independent variable is the one that is.....
staying the same
being measured
being changed by the scientist
18
Which is a characteristics that is good of all scientific investigations?
keeping accurate records
being in a laboratory
working with others
using expensive lab equipment
19
When you have data which has changed over time, you should use which type of graph?
Line Graph
Circle Graph
Bar Graph
20
What is an example of a sensory observation?
The volume of the rock is 5 cm
The rock is white
The rock does not conduct electricity
The mass of a rock 25g
21
How many variables should be changed in an experiment?
It doesn't matter
As many as possible
Only 1.
Only 2
22
How the amount of exercise affects a dogs body mass? Identify the test variable.
the dogs body mass
the breed of the dog
the food consumed by the dog
amount of exercise
23
Which of the following is NOT one of the three branches of science?
Space
Physical
Earth
Life
24
Which level of decision making affects the most people?
national level
international level
community level
state level
25
When you have different categories of data you should use which type of graph?
Circle
Line
Bar
26
Can a theory change when new evidence is found?
No
Yes
27
_________ is gathered in an investigation that must be recorded and is often put into a graph.
Hypothesis
Experiment
Data
Variable
28
A testable idea or explanation that leads to a scientific investigation
observation
evidence
hypothesis
variable
29
What tool is used to measure volume?
a meterstick
ziploc bag
a balance
a graduated cylinder
30
__________ is the systematic study of natural events and conditions.
Hypothesis
Scientific Method
Variable
Science
31
What is NOT one of the three characteristics of a scientist?
mathematician
curious
enjoys problem solving
creative
32
The process of obtaining information by using the senses
data
observations
empirical evidence
hypothesis
33
What is the first step of the scientific method?
identify variables
form a hypothesis
plan an investigation
define a problem
34
A representation of something in the natural world
variable
model
theory
law
35
Any factor that can change in an experiment
variable
experiment
observation
hypothesis
36
What should you do if your hypthesis was incorrect after you finish an experiment?
Change your hypothesis and retest.
Change a different variable.
Do it again.
Change your hypothesis.
37
A data table must include all BUT....
measurements
headings
color
title
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When you have data which shows parts to a whole you should use which type of graph?
Bar
Line
Circle
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What two ways do scientists show creativity?
Reliable and Unreliable Sources
Conclusions and Explanations
Experiments and Explanations
Experiments and Creativity
