Science Skills_Review_08-18-2016

Question 1

What would be a sample of valid resources for research?

Accepted Answer

medical journal of science

Question 2

A student wants to find out how pulse rate changes as one exercises. The dependent variable is

Accepted Answer

the pulse rate

Question 3

The educated guess is also known as...

Accepted Answer

hypothesis

Question 4

What is the prefix that represents 1/100 or 0.01?

Accepted Answer

centi

Question 5

The SI unit used to measure liquid is ...

Accepted Answer

liter

Question 6

How many ml are there in 1 liter?

Accepted Answer

1000 ml

Question 7

What variable would you find in the Y axis of a graph?

Accepted Answer

dependent variable

Question 8

How many kg are there in 7000 g?

Accepted Answer

7.0 kg

Question 9

What would I find on the X axis of a graph

Accepted Answer

independent variable

Question 10

6500 mg is equal to ________g.

Accepted Answer

6.5 g

Question 11

In an experiment on how chewing gums affect one's concentration, the independent variable is

Accepted Answer

chewing gums

Question 12

Why do we use the scientific method?

Accepted Answer

to explore and answer questions

Question 13

The SI unit used to measure time is the ...

Accepted Answer

second

Question 14

The information you collect during an experiment is called

Accepted Answer

data

Question 15

What size of the graph space should you use for graphing your data?

Accepted Answer

at least 75%

Question 16

The variable you (the scientist) change in an experiment. Hint: remember Redi's covered jars.

Accepted Answer

Independent variable

Question 17

What prefix represents 1000?

Accepted Answer

kilo

Question 18

The variable that is measured.

Accepted Answer

Dependent variable

Question 19

How many mm are there in 9 meters?

Accepted Answer

9000 mm

Question 20

The SI unit used to measure length is...

Accepted Answer

meter

Question 21

If you do not understand the direction of a lab activity, you should...

Accepted Answer

ask the teacher before proceeding

Question 22

If you have a cut or burn in a lab, you should first...

Accepted Answer

tell the science instructor

Question 23

Which type of graph is best for making comparisons between categories of data?

Accepted Answer

bar graph

Question 24

Horseplay or practical jokes in the laboratory are...

Accepted Answer

always against the rules

Question 25

What is the first step of the scientific method?

Accepted Answer

ask a question

Question 26

After completing an experiment, all chemical wastes should be...

Accepted Answer

disposed according to teacher instructions

Question 27

The SI unit used to measure mass is ...

Accepted Answer

gram

Question 28

What variables are changed for the control group?

Accepted Answer

None

Question 29

How many ml are there in 6 liters?

Accepted Answer

6000 ml

Question 30

When you finished working with chemicals, always...

Accepted Answer

wash your hands with soap and water

Science Skills_Review_08-18-2016

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Science Skills_Review_08-18-2016

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