Chapter 1 Test

Front

Which tool should you use to measure the MASS of an object? Options: pan balance, meterstick, timer, graduated cylinder

Back

pan balance

Front

The engineering design process finds a solution to a _________

Back

problem

Front

The first working model of a design solution is called a ___________.

Back

prototype

Front

Testing the design to its __________ helps engineers improve the design.

Back

failure point

Front

A scientific investigation looks for __________ that make sense.

Back

answers

Front

Complete the sentence: It is important to test one __________ at a time.

Back

variable

Front

Two scientists may make different claims with the same evidence because they each have a __________. Options: bias, hypothesis, experiment, theory

Back

bias

Front

On the ninth __________, the toy plane broke and the students had to stop testing.

Back

trial

Front

Why should investigators perform several trials to find which ball bounces the highest?

Back

To ensure the results are accurate and reliable.

Front

Match the unit to the type of measurement: GRAMS
Options: time, distance, volume, mass

Back

mass