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100
What type of graph is this
Line Graph
100
Why are scientific models important?
They help visualize things that are very complex, vary large, or very small.
100
On the Celsius scale, at what temperature does water boil?
1000
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What is the most important safety rule?
Always follow your teacher's instructions and textbook directions exactly.
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Which of the following is NOT one of the main ideas of Physical Science?
a. The universe is very old and very large
b. Forces cause changes in motion
c. One of the main branches of natural science is biology.
One of the main branches of natural science is biology.
200
If the relationship between the manipulated variable and the responding variable is a direct proportion, what will a line graph of this relationship look like?
straight line
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What is a peer review?
A process in which scientists examine other scientists work.
200
Timers at a swim meet used four different clocks to time an event. Which recorded the most precise time?
a. 55 s b. 55.0 s c. 55.2 s d. 55.25 s
55.25 s
200
What is a physical or mental representation of an event?
a model
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Which of the following is NOT a branch of natural science?
a. Life science b. Physical science
c. Social Science
Social Science
300
The type of graph used to show how a part of something relates to the whole is a
Circle Graph
300
How do scientists communicate the results of investigations?
a. by publishing articles b. by giving talks at scientific conferences c. by exchanging emails.
d. all of the above
all of the above
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Which of the following is equal to 1 centimeter?
a. 100 meters b. 1/10 of a millimeter
c. 10 millimeters d. 100 millimeters
10 millimeters
300
What is a statement that summarizes a pattern found in nature?
a scientific law
300
What is a system of knowledge and the methods used to find that knowledge?
Science
400
Which of the following is an example of a safe laboratory procedure?
a. tying back long hair
b. Eating or drinking from laboratory glassware
c. touching hot objects with your bare hands
tying back long hair
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What is the relationship in which the ratio of the manipulated variable and the responding variable is constant?
Direct Proportion
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How is 0.00025 written in scientific notation?
2.5 x 10-4
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In which step of the scientific method is information obtained through the senses?
Making observations
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Which of the following clocks offers the most precision?
a. a clock that measures time to the nearest minute
b. a clock that measures time to the nearest second
c. A clock that measures time to the nearest tenth of a second
A clock that measures time to the nearest tenth of a second