Science Tools and Learning from Observations

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The thermometer is showing the temperature on a nice sunny day. Which temperature reading is correct? Options: 73 ºC, 20 ºC, 33 ºC, 23 ºC

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23 ºC

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Tools to measure the volume of a liquid: , , ,

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Front

What are you measuring if you are using a spring scale? Options: volume, mass, weight, force

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force

Tags

NGSS.MS-PS2-2

Front

Which tool is used for making observations about something very small? Options: metric ruler, hand lens, electronic balance, graduated cylinder.

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hand lens

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How to ensure accurate measurement of 150mL of water in an experiment?

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Look closely at the measurement and ensure it is as close as possible to the true amount.

Front

Which of these tools would help you observe something really, really tiny?

• a microscope
• a triple beam balance
• a Petri dish
• a ruler

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a microscope

Front

Which of the following tools is not used for measurement? spring scale, meter stick, flask, thermometer

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flask

Front

Which of the following statements is true about test tubes and beakers?
1. Test tubes can be used to hold less dangerous substances than a beaker holds.
2. Test tubes can be used to hold more concentrated solutions than a beaker holds.
3. Test tubes can be used to hold larger amounts of chemicals than a beaker holds.
4. Test tubes can be used to hold smaller amounts of chemicals than a beaker holds.

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Test tubes can be used to hold smaller amounts of chemicals than a beaker holds.

Front

What is a triple beam balance used to measure?

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mass

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What is the curve at the top of a liquid called?

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meniscus