Scientific Method
Length
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100

In your own words, describe what a hypothesis is.

What you think is going to happen.

100

What is the base metric unit for length?

Meters

100

What is the base metric unit for volume?

Liters

100

What is the base metric unit for mass?

Grams

100

In your own words, define density.

How much mass there is for a given amount of volume.

200

Which step of the scientific method is the steps you follow to do a lab?

Procedure

200

In your own words, define length.

The distance from one point to another.

200

In your own words, define volume.

The total amount of space an object takes up.

200

In your own words, define mass.

The amount of matter in an object. Similar to weight but does not change with gravity.

200

What is heavier, a ton of bricks or a ton of feathers?

They both weigh the same.

300

What should be restated in the conclusion of the scientific method?

Hypothesis.

300

Other than meters, list 3 units for length.

millimeters, centimeters, kilometers, inches, feet, yards, etc.

300

Other than liters, list 3 units of volume.

milliliters, centiliters, kiloliters, cups, gallons, etc.

300

Other than grams, list 3 units of mass.

milligrams, centigrams, kilograms, tons, pounds, ounces, etc.

300

List one thing that can be measured, other than length, volume, and mass.

Time, temperature, weight, area, etc.

400

List 2 things that should be talked about in the discussion step of the scientific method?

What was observed, data that was collected, patterns, sources of error, suggestions for improvement, etc.

400

List 3 tools that can be used to measure length.

Meter stick, ruler, trundle wheel, tape measure, yard stick, etc.

400

Explain how the displacement method calculates volume.

Find the initial volume in the graduated cylinder. Place object in the graduated cylinder. Find the volume with the object. Calculate the difference in the two by subtracting.

400

List 3 tools to measure mass.

Scale, pan balance, triple beam balance, spring scale, etc.

400

In the article we read last week, why did Carson Kropfl design a new type of skateboard.

He wanted a skateboard that would be able to fit in his locker.

500

What is the difference between an observation and an inference?

Observations are gathered using the five senses. Inferences are something you think based on observations.

500

Which is larger, 1 centimeter or 1 kilometer?

1 kilometer 

500

List 3 tools used to measure volume.

Graduated cylinder, measuring cups, beakers, pipet, etc.

500

Metric measurement is based on multiples of what number?

10

500

Why did the plastic spoon pick up pepper and not salt?

Because pepper weighs less than salt.

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