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What is the goal of technology? (Select all that apply)
To solve practical problems
To learn more about the natural world
changing the natural world to meet the needs of humans
To turn teenage brains into mush
2
A working model that may be full sized and used to test designs is called.
data
prototype
constraint
enginer
3
_____________ variables are factors you try to keep the same to make a fair test or experiment.
constant
control
independent variable
dependent variable
4
When group members freely suggest any creative solutions is called __________
troubleshooting
brainstorming
classifying
redesigning
5
What is the goal of science?
To explore new planets for habitation
To solve practical problems
To make life easier
To understand how and why things happen
6
physical science the study of _______ & _______?
matter and energy
geology and earth science
forces and motion
living things and dead things
7
Hypothesis should begin with...
I think
When
I believe
If
8
A ____________ is a statement describing what always happens under certain conditions.
Fact
Hypothesis
Law
Theory
9
Which steps of the tech design process may be repeated as necessary?
Refine and retest the solution
Test the solution
Communicate the final solution
Research the problem
10
A well tested explanation for a wide range of observations or experiments is a
scientific law
brainstorm
physical science
scientific Theory
11
I have 5 fingers is what kind of an observation
I don't want to tell you
qualitative
quantitative
I don't know
12
In the plant experiment testing fertilizers, the
independent
variable was the fertilizer.
True
False
13
Science is... (select all that apply)
a way to solve practical problems.
changing the natural world
a way of learning about the natural world.
unchanging.
14
In scientific method or inquiry all steps can lead back to _______
draw conclusions
Ask a question
collect and interpret data
conduct an experiment
15
Using one or more of your senses to gather information is called _____?
Observation
classifying
prediction
inquiry
16
What is the first step of the tech design process?
Identify the problem
Create a model
Research problem
Communicate the solution
17
A ________ is an explanation of observations based upon proven hypothesis, verified many times.
scientific Law
Hypothesis
Fact
Theory
18
A _____ is a possible explanation for a set of observations or answer to a scientific problem.
Fact
Theory
Law
Hypothesis
19
In the plant experiment testing fertilizers, which are
control variables
? (more than 1 ).
Type of plant
Type of fertilizer
Amount of water given to each plant
Temperature of environment
20
Facts, figures and other evidence gathered through observations are called _____?
theory
laws
data
prototypes
21
What hazard is represented by this symbol?
Radioactive hazard
Chemical hazard
Heat hazard
Biohazard
22
In an experiment, a ________ _________ changes according to the changes in the other variable.
constant
control
dependent variable
independent variable
23
A factor that limits or restricts a design is called a
constraint
brainstorming
data
prototype
24
The application of science to solve practical problems is called __________.
Technology
Chemistry
Physics
Innovation
25
What scientist expect to happen every time under a particular set of conditions is called _____
scientific theory
data
Scientific Law
physical science
26
The scientific method and scientific inquiry are the same thing.
I don't know
I'm not sure
false
true
27
Scientist study about the natural world in many different ways. True or False
False
True
28
A forecast of what will happen in the future is known as a _________.
inference
prediction
classification
hypothesis
29
In the plant experiment testing fertilizers, the
dependent
variable was the plant's height.
False
True
30
An _____ is a person trained to use technology and scientific knowledge to solve problems.
student
engineer
chemist
scientist