scientific method
step one of the scientific method is?
observe, ask questions, research
who reasoned that the earth was the center of the universe?
Greek mathematician and astronomer Ptolemy
The factors in an experiment that can be controlled are called variables.
true
which of the following is an example of technology?
a. the calendar
b. the telescope
c. the wheel
d. all of the above
d. all of the above
measures weight or mass
scale
the second step to the scientific method is?
form a hypothesis
who concluded that the earth and all the planets orbit the sun?
the Polish mathematician and astronomer Nicolaus Copernicus
the factors in an experiment that is measured or observed is the independent variable.
false dependent variable
which is not a lab safety rule?
a. Do not taste or sniff materials unless stated to do so.
b. Do not use a measuring tool that is cracked or broken
c. Leftover material should be poured back into the original containers,
d. Wash your hands before and after an experiment.
c.Leftover material should be poured back into the original containers
counts up time
stopwatch
the third step to the scientific method is?
experiment and gather data
who created the scientific method?
Sir Francis Bacon
the factors in an experiment that stay the same are the common variables.
false, controlled variables
when the results of a series of experiments are not consistent the results are said to be?
a. bed
b. conclusive
c. inconclusive
d. uncontrolled
c. inconclusive
cylinder shaped glass measuring container
beaker
the fourth step to the scientific methos is?
study and reach a conclusion.
the group in an experiment used as the standard is the control group.
true
which type of graph would be best for showing changes in temperature over time?
a. bar graph
b. circle graph
c. line graph
d. Venn diagram
c. line graph
prevents spilling when transferring substances
funnel
the 4 steps are?
1.
2.
3.
4.
1. observe, ask questions, research
2. form a hypothesis
3. experiment, gather data
4. study data and reach a conclusion
any and all graphs can be used for all data.
false
which of these belongs in the category of earth science?
a. anatomy and zoology
b. chemistry and physics
c. ecology and botany
d. meteorology and geology
d. meteorology and geology
magnifies extremely small objects
microscope