Module 1 Extra Practice

Question 1

Science

Answer 1

a process that uses observation and investigation to gain knowledge about the regularities in nature

Question 2

Physical Science

Answer 2

Type of science deals with matter and energy.

Question 3

Life Science

Answer 3

Type of science that deals with living things.

Question 4

Earth Science

Answer 4

Type of science that investigates Earth and space.

Question 5

How are a hypothesis and a theory similar?

Answer 5

A hypothesis and a theory cannot be revised.

Question 6

The steps of the scientific method in order

Answer 6

state the problem
gather information
form a hypothesis
test the hypothesis
analyze data
draw conclusions

Question 7

What is the dependent variable in an experiment that shows how the volume of gas changes with changes in temperature?

Answer 7

volume of gas

Question 8

What is the best unit to measure the distance a car travels after being released from a ramp?

Answer 8

meter

Question 9

What is the best unit to measure the mass of a chemical added to a beaker

Answer 9

kilogram

Question 10

What is the best unit to measure the time it takes for a dropped object to hit the ground?

Answer 10

second

Question 11

What is the best unit to measure the amount of electrical current in a circuit?

Answer 11

ampere

Question 12

What is measured in kilograms?

Answer 12

mass

Question 13

What is the best application of a line graph?

Answer 13

to show trends and how the data changes over time.

Question 14

What variable is plotted on the x-axis?

Answer 14

independent

Question 15

What variable is plotted on the y-axis?

Answer 15

dependent

Question 16

Life science is the study of living things. According to this definition, a life scientist would most likely study

Answer 16

cellular reproduction

Question 17

In science, activities are performed that test the validity of theories. These activities are called

Answer 17

experiments

Question 18

Sometimes scientists misinterpret their data, causing them to draw the wrong conclusions. What is one common cause of scientific misinterpretation?

Answer 18

researcher bias

Question 19

A well-organized procedure that tests an idea

Answer 19

experiment

Question 20

A prediction or explanation that can be tested by experimentation

Answer 20

hypothesis

Question 21

Something that represents an idea or object to help people better understand it.

Answer 21

model

Question 22

An exact quantity that people agree to use for comparison.

Answer 22

standard

Question 23

A quantity in an experiment that can have more than one value is a

Answer 23

variable

Question 24

The improved, universally accepted version of the metric system that is based on multiples of ten and includes the meter, liter, and kilogram is the

Answer 24

International System of Units (SI)

Question 25

Anything that takes up space and has mass

Answer 25

Matter