Unit 1 Review Nature of Science

Front

Which type of scientist most likely uses maps with types of rocks?

Back

geologist

Front

Which of these best describes an experiment?

Back

procedure with controlled conditions and test and outcome variables

Front

Which piece of equipment is used to measure length? Options: balance, ruler, graduated cylinder, thermometer

Back

ruler

Front

Why would Mrs. Odom want to use a model to study DNA?

Back

DNA is very small (even smaller than her)

Front

A collection of observations that a scientific explanation is based

Back

empirical evidence

Front

Which property of vinegar can you observe through sense alone?

Back

has a sour, acidic taste

Front

Scientific laws and scientific theories share this characteristic:

Back

based on scientific evidence

Front

Earthquakes can damage some areas and not damage others. What is the best method for Mrs. Holtom to use to explain the variations?

Back

Create a computer model that accounts for the different variables

Front

Mrs. Holtom & Mrs. Odom are studying how joints move. We use a hinge to represent how the elbow moves. What best describes what we are doing?

Back

using a model

Front

The scientific method is used in everyday life to acquire/get information.

Back

True