Earth Science Intro & Scientific Inquiry

Complete the hypothesis:
If I eat too much....

• then I will get an upset stomach
• I will get an upset stomach
• it's bad for me
• nothing will happen

What are other NAMES for dependent variable?

• responding variable and outcome
• outcome and change
• manipulated variable and test
• manipulated variable and responding variable

This person's hypothesis is: "If I add salt to the plant, then it will grow taller."      
When planning their experiment, what should be 2 constants (controlled variables)?

• type of plant and amount of light
• type of plant and amount of salt
• amount of growth and amount of water
• amount of growth and amount of salt

Is this a good hypothesis?
If I raise the temperature of a cup of water, then the amount of sugar that can be dissolved in it will be increased. 

• Yes
• No

Many breeds of dogs are used for work. In many cultures dogs are used to herd sheep. The dogs keep the flock from being attacked by animals such as wolves. They also keep sheep from wandering off. Sheepdogs are known for their loyalty and gentleness. Based on your reading of the text, you can INFER that:

• Sheepdogs are not very smart dogs.
• Sheepdogs are gentle and loyal.
• There are many breeds of dogs.
• Wolves are afraid of sheepdogs.

Tags

CCSS.RI.11-12.2

CCSS.RI.9-10.1

CCSS.RL.11-12.1

CCSS.RL.8.1

CCSS.RL.9-10.1

The tool used to measure the mass of a substance or object is a ______________.

• balance
• graduated cylinder
• ruler
• thermometer

What is the volume of Object X?

• 10.0 cm³
• 15.0 cm³
• 20.0 cm³
• 25.0 cm³

Tags

CCSS.HSG.MG.A.2

I have two objects with the same volume but different masses.  Which object will be more dense?

• The object with less weight.
• The object with more weight.
• The object with more mass.
• The object with less mass.

Tags

CCSS.HSG.MG.A.2

Frank has a paper clip. It has a mass of 9g and a volume of 3cm³. What is its density?

• 3 g/cm³
• 1/3 g/cm³
• 27 g/cm³
• 39 g/cm³

Tags

CCSS.HSG.MG.A.2

Put the liquids in order from most dense to least dense?

• 4, 3, 2, 1
• 1, 2, 3, 4
• 3, 4, 2, 1, 
• 4, 3, 1, 2