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2.1,2.2,2.3
Beigesteuert von: Howard
  • 1. Jeffrey observes a balloon shrinking as it gets cold. He states that this happens because the volume
A) a hypothesis
B) a law
C) a prediction
D) an observation
  • 2. Kate marked the lighted area produced by a flashlight when she was 1 m away from a wall. She
A) variable
B) theory
C) law
D) hypothesis
  • 3. Scientists might question an established scientific theory if
A) a new scientific instrument becomes widely used
B) a new observation cannot be explained by the theory
C) an old observation is well explained by the theory
D) they observe patterns that fit the theory
  • 4. Scientific processes
A) do not rely on other scientific experiments
B) provide only one explanation of a problem
C) provide a logical explanation of a problem
D) do not build on previous knowledge
  • 5. Marvin measured the mass of each of his mineral samples. He then found the mass of each sample
A) better understand such large amounts of data by finding an average
B) use technology to analyze his data
C) increase his chances of obtaining outliers that he could discard
D) minimize the effects of any random factors on his measurements
  • 6. Mikela wanted to know how many petals a certain type of flower had. She counted the petals on 10
A) median
B) outlier
C) mean
D) mode
  • 7. An outlier
A) sometimes can be disregarded but should be reported
B) must always be included in your calculations
C) sometimes can be disregarded and left out of the repot
D) should never be included in your calculations
  • 8. Scientists studying tornado formation might use computer models to
A) observe the formation of dangerous tornadoes
B) observe tornado speeds remotely
C) study tornadoes visually over several days
D) simulate tornado formation
  • 9. A company that produces hoses for firefighting is designing a new hose that will deliver more water
A) is not a reason to reconsider the design if the hose works as planned
B) is less important than the total amount of water that it can carry
C) is a constraint that needs to be considered in the design process
D) does not need to be considered if firefighters are very strong
  • 10. Which of the following criteria would a firefighting company probably use in judging a new type of
A) It should make work so easy that the company needs fewer firefighters
B) It should make the firefighters feel better about the work they are doing.
C) It should be inexpensive and wear out quickly to protect the environment.
D) It should fit on the fire truck and attach quickly and easily to fire hydrants.
  • 11. While studying the properties of crystals in the 1800s, Pierre and Jacques Curie discovered that
A) balancing technological risks and benefits
B) minimizing risks to develop technology
C) using science to develop technologies
D) using nature to inspire technology
  • 12. Corn seeds have been modified in a lab to produce plants with bigger ears of corn. Scientists are
A) possible risk
B) possible benefit
C) natural inspiration
D) natural constraint
  • 13. Discuss several advantages and one or more disadvantages of the internet.
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