Science Factors
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What is the definition of a 'social factor'?
Anything to do with people and how the work together. The IB Science definitions refers to "interactions between groups of people involving issues such as welfare, safety, rights, justice or class".
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In the Article "Caves carved into cliffs long ago in China face a new danger: tourists" what did the scientists suggest to protect the caves, based on their discoveries?
They suggested to close off the caves because too many tourists were having a bad effect on the air quality and the high number were damaging the cave art with their backpacks and taking valuable art.
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Didymo an algae that is like 'rock snot' has been investigated by what type of scientist?
Biologists or Environmental Scientists will accept either
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Who is the author? By The Baltimore Sun, adapted by Newsela staff
 June 13th 2014
Newsela
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What color is ZHU Tianquin's science notebook?
Andy's notebook is pink
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What is the definition of an environmental factor?
Anything to do with the environment on Earth (including animals and plants, air, water and soil). The IB Science definition "circumstances, objects, or conditions by which one is surrounded".
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In the Article "Fishing boats have taken too many big fish, harming Earth's oceans" what did the scientists notice and how did it effect decisions about fishing?
The scientists noticed that the big predator fish were being caught and affecting the health of the ocean so now there are limits to the number of big fish fisherman are allowed to catch in America
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The NASA scientists who landed a satellite on a comet recently are what type of scientists?
Aerospace scientists (will accept Physicists or Space scientists)
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Who is the publisher? By Associated Press, adapted by Newsela staff, 9th October 2014
Associated Press
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Who wears an ankle brace in Grade 7?
Courtney Wong
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What is the definition of an economic factor?
Anything to do with money; spending and earning money. The IB Science definitions refers to "the production, distribution, and use of income, wealth, and commodities".
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In the Article "Fighting the deadly disease of Ebola" scientists found out about how the disease is spread from person to person and the time it takes to infect other. What did this discovery lead to in countries around the world?
This discovery lead to governments spending time and money on treating and preventing the disease and discussing how to isolate people early to stop the spread of infection.
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The team of scientists that were working on the Ebola outbreak in Serra Leone were connected with what type of science?
Microbiology (will accept Medical science, Biology and Immunology and Social Scientists who designed the data collection)
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Who is the author? This photo was taken Sept. 23, 2014, and released by the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), by Corey Accardo for AP Photo Company and NOAA
Corey Accardo
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Who was the first Grade 7 student to collect 10 awards in science to get a special prize?
Joya ZHAO
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What is the definition of a cultural factor?
This factor is about the habits or celebrations of people who are usually from the same country. In China an example would be celebrating Chinese New Year. The IB definition refer to "patterns of knowledge, behaviour, beliefs, shared attitudes, values, goals and practices that characterize groups of people"
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In the Article "Mummies have been around longer than you think, scientists say" what did the chemical work scientists performed on the mummies tell us?
Their work shows that around 4300 BCE, the early Egyptians understood how to mix chemicals together and wrap bodies in cloth. That is about 1,500 years earlier than many scientists had thought they began making mummies.
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If I wanted to improve the building materials of a bridge by strengthening the metal what type of science would I study?
Chemistry (will accept Engineering or Metallurgical science)
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Is this in-text citation correct? "A million tourists will visit the caves this year. They want to see the caves, to learn about them" (Newsela staff October 19th)
No, it should have the year of publication which is 2014 not the month and day.
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Who is choosing the 10th Science News Article for the Grade 7s to answer?
Jerry ZHAO
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What is the definition of a moral factor?
Understanding right and wrong according to the laws of a society. The IB definitions refers to "principles of right or wrong behaviour derived from a particular society".
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In the Article "Chinese are finding their voices in environmental protests" what did the scientists say about where the toxic pollution was a problem?
Dangerous levels of heavy metals keep showing up in China’s rice. Three-fourths of the nation’s lakes and rivers are severely polluted, according to the Chinese Academy of Social Sciences.
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If I was to throw a Grade 7 student off the Keystone Building and wanted to make sure that he or she could survive the landing, which scientist would I need to speak to?
A physicists (will accept Medical Doctor, Sports Coach-biomechanics specialist)
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Is this citation correct? Keller, C. (2014), Why am I teaching Grade 7 Science?, page 3-4, published by Keystone Academy press
Yes (but this is not a real article)
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Who is the smartest person in the Grade 7 Classes
Ms. Amanda
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