Test - Scientific Method

Question 1

13. Using the graph to the right, how many adults do NOT carpool to work?

Answer 1

C. 130 NB Pg.27

Question 2

19. In 1859, Charles Darwin explained a model of why living things change over time. He described this model and the evidence that supported it in a book called On The Origin of Species. Which scientific term is used to describe a testable model that seeks to explain natural phenomena.

Answer 2

D. Theory NB Pg. 25

Question 3

20. A description of how things happen in nature that seems to be true all the time is a…

Answer 3

C. Law NB Pg. 25

Question 4

22. What is the first thing you should always do before starting a lab?

Answer 4

Read the instructions. NB Pg.3

Question 5

27. What is the SI unit for mass?

Answer 5

Kilograms NB Pg.15

Question 6

28. What is the SI unit for temperature?

Answer 6

Kelvin NB Pg.15

Question 7

33. If the actual length of the notebook is 26.1 cm, which set of data is more accurate? Why?

Answer 7

B (25.5, 25.0, 27,0, 29.5 — Average: 26.1) is more accurate because 25.75 is closer to 26.1. NB Pg.10