Environmental Tools and Decision Making

Question 1

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

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statistics.

Question 2

In statistics, the group of individuals used to represent the population is called the _____.

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sample

Question 3

The chance that an event will happen is known as _________.

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probability

Question 4

The average mass of a wolf in a pack of wolves is an example of

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mean.

Question 5

Equations used to represent how a scientific process works are called ______.

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mathematical models

Question 6

A(n) _ model is a systematic process you can use to help make decisions about issues.

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decision-making

Question 7

"If a marsh is included as part of a nature preserve, will it protect our water resources?"

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environmental value

Question 8

3D models you can touch are referred to as _____ models.

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physical

Question 9

One step in the decision-making model is to explore both positive and negative _ of each option

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consequences

Question 10

The first step in the decision-making model is to ____.

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gather information

Question 11

Which of the following models would you use to represent the shape of Earth beneath the ocean?

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graphical

Question 12

An example of a(n) _ model is a flow chart showing how water cycle works.

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conceptual

Question 13

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

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physical

Question 14

A student tosses a die 20 times and rolls a "5" 2 out of 20 times. What is the sample size?

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20

Question 15

Scientists use statistics to describe _, groups of similar things they want to learn about.

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statistical populations

Question 16

The probability of an unwanted outcome occurring is called ________.

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risk

Question 17

Principals or standards we consider important are known as ______.

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values

Question 18

Why are mathematical models important?

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All the other answers presented are correct.

Question 19

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

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risk.

Question 20

Before you can make a decision using the decision-making model, you must

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All of the other answers presented are correct.

Question 21

Maps and charts are examples of ______ models.

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graphical

Question 22

When making a decision about building a dam, an economic value is considered when asking

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How many jobs with building the dam generate?

Question 23

In a scientific investigation, it is important that the number of objects being sampled be

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large enough for an accurate estimate for the population.

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