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- 1. Multiple ChoiceSomething that is changed or tested in an experiment.independent variabledependent variable
- 2. Multiple ChoiceObservations that are made using only the senses and that describe properties.qualitative observationsquantitative observations
- 3. Multiple ChoiceObservations that use numbers or measurements.qualitative observationsquantitative observations
- 4. Multiple ChoiceWhich is a quantitative observation?The car took 6 seconds to roll across the desk.The car is red.The birds made their nests in apple trees.The colder the air, the slower mold will grow on fruit.
- 5. Multiple ChoiceThis is how much matter an object takes up.mattermassvolumethermometer
- 6. Multiple ChoiceThis measures temperature.graduated cylinderthermometerpan balancematter
- 7. Multiple ChoiceWhich tool would you use to measure volume?graduated cylinderpan balancemeter tapestopwatch
- 8. Multiple ChoiceWhich of the following is changed during an experiment?dependent variableindependent variable
- 9. Multiple ChoiceYou are about to conduct a science investigation. What should you do first?clean up your deskset up the experimentwrite in your science notebooklisten to directions
- 10. Multiple Choice
What is this?BalanceTriple beam balanceMassGraduated cylinder - 11. Multiple ChoiceWhat is a hypothesis?A theoryAn educated guess based on information that uses the words "if" and "then"What is changed in an experimentThe first step in the Scientific Process
- 12. Multiple ChoiceWhat is the dependent variable in the following testable question:
How does changing the color of the can affect how hot it will get in the sun?How hot it will get in the sunThe color of the can - 13. Multiple ChoiceIn the following experiment, which of the choices below should be kept constant?
"Three baseball players investigate to see who can throw a baseball the farthest. They mark off an area on the playground for their investigation."Color of ballThrowing orderThrowing spot - 14. Multiple ChoiceWhat is a dependent variable?The one change of an experimentWhat is measured in an experimentThings that must stay the same
- 15. Multiple ChoiceWhat is a constant variable?The one change of an experimentWhat is measured in an experimentThings that must stay the same
- 16. Multiple ChoiceWhat is an independent variable?The one change of an experimentWhat is measured in an experimentThings that must stay the same
- 17. Multiple ChoiceThe first step in the scientific method is toWrite a testable questionMake a hypothesisGo as someone for helpWrite the results
- 18. Multiple ChoiceWhich step of the scientific method tells what happened and includes the averages of data collected in the experiment?HypothesisConclusionExperimentResults
- 19. Multiple ChoiceWhat tool would you use to measure Ms. Jones' foot?a rulera meter sticka graduated cylindera stopwatch
- 20. Multiple ChoiceWhich is a hypothesis?Five earthworm died when the soil became too dry.Earthworms have a mucous-covered outer surface.Heavy rains caused earthworms to move above ground.What will happen if an earthworm is cut in half?
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