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Introduction to Physical Science

Introduction to Physical Science

Assessment

Flashcard

Science

9th - 12th Grade

Practice Problem

Hard

NGSS
MS-PS1-2, MS-PS3-4, MS-LS2-4

+5

Standards-aligned

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15 questions

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1.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is critical thinking?

Back

Comparing what you already know with the information you are given in order to decide whether you agree with it.

Tags

NGSS.MS-LS2-4

2.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is a scientific theory?

Back

An explanation of observations or events that is based on knowledge gained from many observations and investigations.

3.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is qualitative data?

Back

Words used to describe what is observed.

4.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is a constant in an experiment?

Back

A factor in an experiment that stays the same.

Tags

NGSS.MS-PS2-2

5.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is an independent variable?

Back

A factor that you want to test; it is changed by the investigator to observe how it affects a dependent variable.

Tags

NGSS.MS-PS1-2

6.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is a scientific law?

Back

A statement based on repeated experimental observations that describes some aspects of the universe.

Tags

NGSS.HS-PS2-1

7.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is quantitative data?

Back

Data that can be measured and expressed numerically.

Tags

NGSS.MS-PS1-2

NGSS.MS-PS3-1

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