Mind Jogger Chp.1 Quiz

What rule describes a pattern in nature

• Scientific Law
• Scientific Theory
• State Law
• Universal Law

Which type of science studies how light travels through fiber optic wires?

• earth science
• life science
• physical science
• volcanology

Using knowledge from science to make solar panels is an example of ?

• a scientific law
• technology
• life science
• a system

Using knowledge from science to make solar panels is an example of ?

• a scientific law
• technology
• life science
• a system

As part of an investigation, you make a reasonable and educated guess based on what you know and observe.  What is this step called

• making a prediction
• drawing a conclusion
• making a hypothesis
• gathering data

What is the most important safety advice in a science lab?

• wash your hands
• walk- don't run
• wear goggles and and apron
• think before you act

Which of these is a good reason to use models?

• to communicate
• to test predictions
• to save time, money, and lives
• all of these

What is it called when you use your knowledge and thinking skills to agree with an investigation.

• making a hypothesis
• critical thinking
• inferential thinking
• using a model

You are interested in how to increase the speed of your remote-controlled car. What is the first step you would take in an investigation of this topic?

• make a hypothesis
• make a model
• gather data
• make observations

You have run several trials on your remote- controlled car and you have data from each trial. What will help you organize all of this information?

• make a hypothesis
• make a table or graph
• run more trials
• start your investigation over