Ohio OST Science Review

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What type of graph is best for showing changes over time?

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Line graph

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What makes up 80% of the Earth's volume?

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Mantle

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What is the primary component of the Earth's core?

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Iron

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In an experiment, what is the independent variable (IV) if you are testing different types of citrus juice on apple browning?

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Type of citrus juice

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In an experiment, what is the dependent variable (DV) if you are measuring how long it takes for apples to brown?

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Time to brown

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What must remain constant in an experiment testing the height of a ramp on a car's distance?

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All stay constant except for the independent variable.

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What is the purpose of a control variable in an experiment?

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To ensure that the test results are due to the independent variable only.

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What is a hypothesis?

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A testable prediction about the relationship between variables.

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What is the difference between qualitative and quantitative data?

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Qualitative data describes characteristics, while quantitative data involves numbers and measurements.

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What is the scientific method?

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A systematic process for investigating phenomena, acquiring new knowledge, or correcting and integrating previous knowledge.