Scientific Investigation

Question 1

Does different tire treads affect the braking distance of cars?The independent variable (IV) is

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tire treads

Question 2

When you use a triple-beam balance, you are measuring

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mass

Question 3

Sally had one plant with fertilizer and one with no fertilizer. Which is the control?

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the plant with no fertilizer

Question 4

What tool do we use to measure length or distance?

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metric ruler

Question 5

2 plants got the same light,water, & sunlight on one fertilizer & one none. The constants are?

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light, water, sunlight

Question 6

The first step in the scientific method is

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Problem/Question

Question 7

The tool you use to measure volume is not

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triple-beam balance

Question 8

The kinetic energy of matter measures

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temperature

Question 9

Scientists write their materials & procedures in detail because science experiments must be

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repeatable

Question 10

Adding paperclips to a paper airplane will make it go farther. What is the IV?

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paperclips

Question 11

The height of bean plants depends on the amount of water they receive. What is the DV?

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height of bean plant

Question 12

Weight is due to gravity. What tool is used to measure weight?

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spring scale

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