Tools of Environmental Science Test Review

A model of a dinosaur is an example of a ____________ model.

The correct order of the steps to the scientific/experimental method are

Infomation gathered in an experiment is called

Classification of data in the form of numbers is called

Scientists use statistics to

The chance an earthquake will occur in your community during the next year is an example of 

A group buys land to form a nature preserve to protect endangered birds. Negative consequence?

A negative consequence of building a dam along a nearby river.

A good experiment contains 

The decision-making model

Which value do you consider when you ask if the marsh located in a preserve protects our water?

The group that does not receive the experimental treatment in the experiment is the

Which step in the experimental/scientific method is conducted when photos of animals are taken?

Curiosity and imagination are important in science because they are 

In an experiment, the factor of interest is called the 

If you are considering whether or not people will benefit from land to be used as a state park

The best tool when studying the environment is 

A positive consequence of building a dam along a nearby river.

The classification and collection of data that are in the form of numbers is called

Scientists examine __________ in order to test predictions when it is impossible to experiment.

Risk is the probability 

Which is not a habit of a good scientist?

Scientists study a forest & a hawk that lives there the hawks & trees have decreased over time.

A good hypothesis is more than a guess because it