Scientific Inquiry

Which metric unit would be most useful for measuring the length of a marathon race?

• km
• cm
• inch
• mile

What is the base unit of mass in the metric system?

• oz
• gram
• lbs
• cm

What method could you use to find the volume of a small rock?

• water displacement
• triple beam
• ruler method
• scale

Why is it important to compare your data with other groups?

• for fun!
• to make sure results are accurate
• to talk to friends
• A and B

What is the density... volume of 10 mL and a mass of 20 g? Would it sink or float?

• 2g/ml..sink
• 20g/ml..float!
• 2g/ml...float
• sink

A graduated cylinder is:

• a tool that measures volume
• a tool for mass
• a tool for length
• measures in cm

If you are unsure about your data results you should...

• do more trials 
• quit and be done
• guess what would happen
• A and B

The variable that is purposely changed and tested is the...

• manipulated variable
• responding variable
• conclusion
• control

Which object's speed is increasing A or B

• A
• B

How much water is in the graduated cylinder

• 40
• 30
• 35
• 36