Science Tools
Scientific Method
Variables
Landforms
Changes in the Earth's Surface
100
A tool that measures temperature.
What is a thermometer.
100
An educated guess.
What is a hypothesis.
100
The variable that you are testing or changing during an experiment.
What is independent variable.
100
This landform took millions of years to form through the process of water erosion.
What is the Grand Canyon.
100
The looping or curving of a river.
What is a meander.
200
This is used to measure the volume of a liquid.
What is a measuring cup or graduated cylinder.
200
A test or experiment should be conducted more than one time in order to _________.
Get accurate results.
200
An experiment in which only two variables are changed results in a fair test. True or False.
False- In a fair test, only ONE variable can be tested or changed.
200
This new landform is a result of the slowing down of water at the mouth of a river where the sediments get deposited.
What is a delta.
200
The process of breaking down rock into sediments or sand.
What is weathering.
300
This instrument is used to measure the mass of an object.
What is a triple beam balance.
300
Bill is conducting an experiment in which he ties a string around a stapler and hangs the stapler from a tree branch. He then cuts the string with scissors and observes the stapler falling to the ground. Bill has designed his experiment to test _____.
The force gravity.
300
This variable stays the same throughout an experiment.
What is control variable.
300
What type of landform was most likely created by the movement of glaciers?
What are U-shaped valleys.
300
All of the following changes to the Earth's surface were most likely caused by a volcanic eruption EXCEPT- a. an entire forest burning down b. a canyon forming c. a crater opening in the ground d. a lake filling with ash
b. a canyon forming- a canyon forms from river or water erosion.
400
True or False- You measure air pressure with a spring scale.
False-A spring scale is used to measure force.
400
Jesse is conducting an experiment in which she will be comparing the behaviors of different animals. This is an experimental investigation. True of False
False- This is an observational investigation.
400
Taste, feel, smell, touch, sound, behavior, and states of matter are considered_______.
Physical Properties
400
A high, flat landform with steep sides.
What is a plateau.
400
The movement of sediment by wind, water and ice is called_________.
What is erosion
500
You measure air pressure with ___________.
What is a barometer.
500
In this step of the scientific method, you compare your information with your hypothesis and decide whether or not your data supports your hypothesis. Then, you write a statement explaining your findings.
What is a conclusion.
500
Amy wants to investigate which type of paper towel will absorb the most water. She conducts two tests to see if Brand A or Brand B will absorb more water when each is placed in a 50 ml cup of water. What is the independent variable?
They type, or brand, of paper towel is the independent variable because it's what's being tested or changed.
500
Which type of landform is created by constructive forces- a. arch b. alluvial fan c. mountain d. cliff
b. alluvial fan
500
Which of these is least likely to cause a rapid change in the earth's surface? a. volcano b. landslide c. earthquake d. deposition
d. deposition
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