SOL Review Scientific Investigations

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What is the formula for density?

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density = mass / volume

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You are doing an experiment recording the growth of plants under different amounts of sunlight. What is the dependent variable?

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The growth

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The variable that is the result of the experiment is the 

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dependent variable

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The variable that causes a change is the

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independent variable

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What is the dependent variable for the hypothesis: If ice melts in salt & fresh water, then it will melt faster in salt water?

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The melt time

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What is a constant variable for the hypothesis: If ice melts in salt & fresh water, then it will melt faster in salt water?

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The temperature of the water.

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Making a statement or claim about what will happen in the future based on past experience or evidence is called

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predicting.

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In science, a hypothesis must be

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testable.

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What is a law?

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Describes what happens.

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Which of the following is true about theories and opinions?

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Theories explain observations clearly and consistently.