Nature of Science Review Q2

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Which of the following would be best for Roxanne to do next after discovering her bubbles were bigger when facing the Sun? Options: She should prove she is right by blowing bubbles while her friends are watching., She should give them each bigger pieces of bubble gum and try it one more time., She should think about what else she is doing that might have made the bubbles bigger., She should ask her friends to try it again and concentrate harder when they face the Sun.

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She should think about what else she is doing that might have made the bubbles bigger.

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Dr. Jones thinks she has just discovered a new way to collect light energy from the Sun. How should she best communicate her findings with other scientists?

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Publish her discovery for other scientists to test.

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What type of investigation should Sarah conduct to determine the best location for a wind turbine on her farm?

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She could conduct an experiment, using a tool to measure wind speed at multiple locations around her farm, and collect data over a period of one year.

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Marissa observed stars in the sky. Which of her observations is a personal opinion? Options: Stars give off light energy., Stars appear prettier in the winter., Some stars appear brighter than others., Some stars are much larger than the Sun.

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Stars appear prettier in the winter.

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Which statement is a scientific observation? The boot weighs a lot. The boot print has ridges. The boot is colored white. The temperature of the boot is very cold.

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The boot print has ridges.

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What is Isabel doing when she looks at objects using her telescope?

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making observations

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Which method of investigation will present-day scientists most likely use to study the pattern of movement between the Sun and the Earth for comparison with past scientists’ findings? Options: Recorded and repeated observations, Recorded and repeated experimental trials, They will strictly follow the steps of The Scientific Method, Scientists no longer investigate the relationship between the Sun and the Earth.

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Recorded and repeated observations.

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Kyle completes his science project for his fifth grade teacher by carrying out a scientific investigation. Which statement about Kyle's investigation is true? (SC.5.N.2.1)

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Kyle's investigation must include observation and evidence.

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Based on Sonya's data on how often her neighbors mowed their grass during a drought, what is the BEST next step?

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Find out if other variables might be affecting the grass.

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Which of the following must be true for scientific results to be valid? (SC.5.N.2.1)
Options:
The results should be drawn in a graph.
The results should be based on evidence.
The results should support the ideas of other scientists.
The results should match the predictions of the scientist.

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The results should be based on evidence.