SOL Science Review

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What is the difference between a scientific and a non-scientific question?

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A scientific question can be tested and measured, while a non-scientific question cannot.

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Example of a testable question.

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What is the capital of France?

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A hypothesis is:

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a testable prediction

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What is a design problem?

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A challenge in creating a plan or drawing for something.

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What are variables in an experiment?

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Factors that can be changed or controlled in an experiment

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Two metric units used in science are: inches and pounds, meters and liters, feet and gallons, yards and ounces

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meters and liters

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The tools used to measure temperature, mass, and volume are:

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Thermometer, Scale, Graduated Cylinder

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Elapsed time is measured using:

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a stopwatch

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

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Line graph

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Scientists use bar graphs to:

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display data visually