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Nature of Science (7th Grade)
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What is scientific inquiry?
a method that always results in new scientific theories
an unchanging set of steps used by all scientists
a process that uses skills and methods to answer questions
the questioning of scientific laws
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Kilo = _______
.1
100
.001
1000
3
What scientific tool is in the picture below?
triple-beam balance
scale
triple-bean balance
spring scale
4
__________ is an example of qualitative data.
70 degrees
15 g
red
2 cm long
5
Which of the following is the study of things such as chemistry, energy, forces, & machines?
chemical science
earth science
life science
physical science
6
You use a ________________ to measure mass.
Meter Stick
Triple-Beam balance
Graduated Cylinder
Spring scale
7
In which step of the scientific method would you graph your results?
Step 5: Draw Conclusions
Step 3: Test Hypothesis
Step 4: Analyze Data
Step 6: Communicate Results
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Which of the following is the study of things such as rocks, weather, and objects in space?
physical science
chemical science
earth science
life science
9
What scientific tool is in the picture below?
scale
triple-beam balance
summer scale
spring scale
10
The factor measured or observed during an experiment is called the
constant
dependent variable
experimental group
independent variable
11
Science is fun! is a
opinion
fact
12
What scientific tool is in the picture below?
binoculars
pipette
microscope
magnify lens
13
What unit do we use for measuring liquids?
ounces
grams
meters
liters
14
To find the volume of a rectangular solid you would use _________________.
triple-beam balance
spring scale
displacement
LxWxH
15
What does the picture below show?
only accuracy
accuracy & precision
neither accuracy or precision
only precision
16
SI stands for
International System of Unicorns
Irrational System of Unicorns
International System of Units
Irrational System of Units
17
Uses numbers to describe an observation
qualitative geometry
qualitative
quadratic math
quantitative
18
A description of a pattern or an event in nature that is always true is a _____________.
hypothesis
prediction
theory
law
19
A possible explanation of an observation that can be tested by scientific investigations is a
hypothesis
law
prediction
theory
20
Identify IV: How does the amount of oxygen in the water affect the oyster population?
water temperature
time of year
amount of oxygen
oster population
21
Identify DV: How does the amount of oxygen in the water affect the oyster population?
amount of oxygen
time of year
water temperature
oyster population
22
What scientific tool is in the picture below?
forceps
pipette
dissecting scissors
probe
23
Temperature is measured in ___________ in SI, but in science we will measure it in ___________.
degrees Fahrenheit; Kelvin
degrees Fahrenheit; degrees Celsius
Kelvin; degrees Celsius
degrees Celsius; degrees Fahrenheit
24
Rules of conduct or moral principals are called
laws
morals
rules
ethics
25
What scientific tool is in the picture below?
pipette
graduated cylinder
microscope
beaker
26
Identify DV: How does the amount of light affect the growth of a plant?
type of plant
growth of plant
amount of water
amount of light
27
Identify constants: How does the amount of oxygen in the water affect the oyster population?
oyster population
time of year
amount of oxygen
water temperature
28
____________ is the study of all living things.
geology
meterology
biology
anatomy
29
A factor in an experiment that is changed by the investigator is called the
dependent variable
independent variable
constant
experimental group
30
What is the first step of the scientific inquiry process?
State the Problem
Research
Ask Questions
Hypothesize & Predict
31
Plate tectonics is an example of this.
theory
law
32
Similar or close measurements to each other is _____________.
measurement
displacement
precision
accuracy
33
Identify IV: How does the amount of light affect the growth of a plant?
amount of light
amount of water
type of plant
plant growth
34
Gravity is an example of this.
theory
inquiry
method
law
35
A factor in an experiment that remains the same is called a ______________
constant
independent variable
dependent variable
experimental group
36
To find the volume of a irregular shaped solid, you would use ________________.
spring scale
LxWxH
displacement
triple-beam balance
37
Time is measured in ____________.
minutes
seconds
days
hours
38
Identify controls: How does the amount of light affect the growth of a plant?
type of plant
growth of plant
amount of light
amount of water
39
Which of the following is the study of things such as the human body, cells, animals, & plants?
chemical science
physical science
earth science
life science
40
What does the picture below show?
accuracy & precision
only precision
only accuracy
neither accuracy or precision
41
Uses words to describe an observation
qualitative
quantitative
42
Description of how close a measurement is to an accepted value is called ___________.
accuracy
precision
43
The process of using scientific discoveries for practical purposes is called
scientific theory
science
scientific law
technology
44
__________ is measured in grams.
Volume
Mass
Temperature
Weight
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What does the picture below show?
only precision
only accuracy
accuracy and precision
neither accuracy or precision