Science: Matter and Energy - Test 1 (Chapters 1-2)

Front

Which substance will float in water (p = 1.0 g/cm³)? Options: coal (p = 1.3 g/cm³), maple wood (p = 0.75 g/cm³), osmium (p = 22.5 g/cm³), None will float.

Back

maple wood (p = 0.75 g/cm³)

Front

Which step of the scientific method involves formulating a tentative explanation to answer a scientific problem?

Back

hypothesizing

Front

Which step of the scientific method involves organizing data and researching findings?

Back

observing

Front

Avery's statement: “If soil is rich in nitrogen, then grass will grow in it.” What term describes this statement?

Back

hypothetical proposition

Front

What are the minimum characteristics that a design must have to function?

Back

criteria

Front

What property causes a bicycle to keep moving forward when Mason stops pedaling?

Back

inertia

Front

How many significant digits are in the measurement 1000.10 grams?

Back

6

Front

What prefix should be used to indicate a measurement of one-thousandth of a meter?

Back

milli-

Front

Charlotte observes that the grass is wet in the morning and notices it rained last night. What is a conclusion based on reasoning from this evidence?

Back

inference

Front

What do the statements about Samuel's iron boat demonstrate?

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affirming the antecedent