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Duplicate of Scientific Method & Metric Conversion
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Which of the following could you test using the scientific method?
The number of dimes in a dollar
The age of your lab partner
The prettiest color
How sunlight affects plant growth
2
The two main branches of physical science are ________
Biology and Physics
Geology and Chemistry
Chemistry and Physics
Chemistry and Biology
3
During an experiment, this is not changed.
Independent Variable
Dependent Variable
Constant
Data
4
This candle smells like vanilla is a(n) ________
Prediction
Law
Hypothesis
Observation
5
Two liters equals how many milliliters?
200
2,000
2
0.2
6
What must you find out after conducting an experiment and collecting data?
If the results support the hypothesis
If the answers are correct
If the answers can be corrected
If the results can be changed
7
During an experiment this is compared against to see if the Independent Variable has any affect
Controlled Variable
Dependent Variable
Independent Variable
Data
8
The Responding Variable is the same as the ________.
Data
Controlled Variable
Independent Variable
Dependent Variable
9
A hypothesis is _______.
Any piece of information acquired through experimentation
Has only one variable
Communicates your results
A possible explanation or answer to a question
10
True or False - You can use your five senses to determine a scientific law.
True
False
11
1.2cm = ______mm
1,200
0.12
12
120
12
During an experiment, this item is measured.
Independent Variable
Dependent Variable
Controlled Variable
Data
13
After an experiment, scientists write a ________ which summarizes their experimental results.
Theory
Hypothesis
Law
Conclusion
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Ways in which scientists answer questions and solve problems
Hypothesis'
Conclusions
Variables
Scientific Methods
15
Physical science is mainly about ______
The relationship between light and energy
The relationship between matter and light
The relationship between molecules and matter
The relationship between matter and energy
16
5100mg = _______g
0,51
510
51
5.1
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What is matter?
Light energy
The ability to do work
Something that has volume and mass
Microwaves
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What is the process of obtaining information through the senses?
Physical science
Efficiency
Measurement
Observation
19
Which is an example of a conceptual model?
A pinewood derby car
The Big Bang
Weather Prediction
A model airplane
20
5100g = _______mg
51,000
5.1
5,100,000
510
21
Inference or Observation
- It rained today.
Observation
Inference
22
Inference or Observation
- Your friend likes the color blue.
Inference
Observation
23
Inference or Observation
- In class, Mary prefers to use a mechanical pencil.
Inference
Observation
24
What type of scientific model would be used to represent a molecule?
Conceptual
Chemical
Physical
Mathematical
25
Organizing data into a graph is an example of ______
Asking a question
Collecting data
Forming a hypothesis
Analyzing data
26
During an experiment, this item is changed.
Data
Independent Variable
Dependent Variable
Controlled Variable
27
The Manipulated Variable is the same as the __________.
Controlled Variable
Independent Variable
Data
Dependent Variable
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What is a scientific law?
An explanation of many experimental results and observations
A scientific statement of how something works, not why
An explanation of hypothesis, results, and observations
The final answer to a scientific question
29
What are three common kinds of scientific models?
Physical, psychological, conceptual
Physical, mathematical, conceptual
Biological, chemical, mathematical
Mathematical, chemical, physical
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Inference or Observation
The water fountain can refill my water bottle in less than 10 seconds
Inference
Observation
31
What type of scientific model is used to predict rainfall amounts?
Conceptual
Mathematical
Physical
Chemical
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What is a theory or explanation that is based on observations that can be tested?
A scientific law
An observation
A hypothesis
A conclusion
