S&T-C3: The Tools of Science

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What is the basic unit of length in the metric system?

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meter

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What do we call a group of parts that work together?

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system

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NGSS.MS-LS1-3

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Calculate the volume of a shoebox measuring 6 cm high, 7 cm wide, and 20 cm long.

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840 cm³

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What calculation would you use to determine how close an experimental value is to the true value?

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percent error calculation

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What is a line graph called if the data points do not fall along a straight line?

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nonlinear graph

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What is the metric unit for mass?

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gram

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What is the purpose of a scientific method?

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To provide a systematic approach to problem-solving and experimentation.

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NGSS.MS-PS1-2

NGSS.MS-PS2-2

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What is the term for a visual representation of data?

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graph

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NGSS.MS-PS3-1

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What is the difference between precision and accuracy?

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Precision refers to how close measurements are to each other, while accuracy refers to how close a measurement is to the true value.

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What is the formula for calculating the area of a rectangle?

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Area = length × width