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