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1
The National Hurricane Center uses the SLOSH model to
understand ocean currents and how they affect sea travel.
predict the size of storm surge.
predict building damage.
explain how hurricanes form.
2
Trying to explain why tides occur on Earth is an example of
making a classification.
carrying out an experiment.
making a prediction.
applying scientific inquiry.
3
Sampson took a trip to the beach. Which is a quatitative observation she mayhave made?
the waves were large
it was hot
everyone was wearing a hat
there were 2 shells
4
Rico decides that robins are the best birds because they arebeautiful. Rico is being
subjective
honest
ethical
objective
5
Most scientific questions being investigated today
involve a small number of scientists.
do not require cooperation between scientists.
involve only one field of science.
span the different fields of science.
6
Which of the following is true about scientists?
They tend to come from all kinds of backgrounds.
They usually come from very similar backgrounds.
They often come from the same colleges.
Most scientists come from the United States.
7
A line graph shows
changes in the responding variable only.
the responding var changes in response to themanipulated var
how the manipulated variable changes on its own.
changes in the manipulated variable only.
8
Which of the following statements about mass and weight istrue?
weight measures gravity mass measures matter in an object
mass measure gravity and weight measures matter in an object
weight and mass both measure gravity on an object
weight and mass both measure matter in an object
9
When you make a possible explanation for a set ofobservations you are formulating a
law
hypothesis
prediction
theory
10
If scientists cannot obtain exact numbers, they should relyon a(n)
calculation
assumption
estimate
guess
11
The SI unit of time is the
minute
hour
second
day
12
Why would a scientist reject a scientific theory?
It coverstoo broad a topic.
New evidence contradicts it.
Some people disagree with it.
It applies everywhere in the known universe.
13
Which is an example of using ethics in experiments?
interpreting the data from an experiment
preparing the experiment so that the data are useful
making sure samples are properly prepared
considering the environmental impacts of an experiment
14
Which of the following would be considered a good model ofEarth?
a map of Florida
an apple
a bowl
a globe
15
Before you conduct an experiment, you must
communicate your results
collect data
develop a hypothesis
draw conclusions
16
Interpreting observations based on reasoning from what you already know is called
inferring
observing
classifying
predicting
17
Why do scientists need to have their experiments reviewed byother scientists?
to identify sources of error
to get popular support
To get published more quickly
to warn the public
18
A group of parts that work together to carry out a functionis called a(n)
system
output
technology
process
19
What does it most likely mean if a graph shows noidentifiable trends?
There is a strong relationship between the variables.
There are more than two variables.
There is no relationship between the variables.
The graph has no use or value.
20
A statement that describes what scientists expect to happenevery time under the same conditions
scientificinquiry
scientifichypothesis
scientifictheory
scientific law
21
The significant figures in a measurement include
only the digits that have been measured exactly.
digits measured exactly, plus one estimated digit
only the last digit in a measurement.
only the digit whose value has been estimated.
22
Alex interested in ibexes. She should consider a career in
space science
physical science
Earth science
life science
23
Scientific knowledge changes with
repeated experiments.
new evidence or new interpretations.
new magazine articles.
careful reading of facts.
24
Scientists use which of the following to examine models ofcomplex systems?
simple models
graphs
computer programs
diagrams
