Physical Science Midterm Exam

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An orderly, systematic approach to solving a problem is called the

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scientific method.

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The first step in the scientific method is usually: making an observation., forming a hypothesis., testing a hypothesis., collecting data.

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making an observation.

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After formulating a question, the next step in the scientific method is

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to research and collect data.

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Scientists test a hypothesis by

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doing experiments.

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Which unit is used to measure the mass of a computer? Options: kilogram, kelvin, meter, mole

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kilogram

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In which step of the scientific method is information obtained through the senses?

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making observations

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A scientist's paper is rejected by a journal because the paper did not reveal key details about the experiment she performed to get her results. What ethical argument could the editor give for this rejection?

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Other scientists would not be able to verify her findings without more information.

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How do scientists who speak different languages make their data understandable to one another?

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They all use the Metric System.

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SI (Metric System) is considered a consistent system of measurement because it

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is used worldwide.

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Which unit is used to measure the height of a bookcase? Options: kilogram, kelvin, mole, meter

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meter