Quiz about Nature of Science Review

Question 1

This variable in an experiment is purposefully changed.

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independent variable

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dependent variable

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data

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control group

Question 2

Experiments should be repeated over and over to see if the results are the same each time. What is this called?

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Repeated trials

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Validity

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Constants

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Hidden variables

Question 3

A series of steps used by scientists to solve a problem or answer a question.

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scientific method

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recipe

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data collection

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metric system

Question 4

Mr. S. sets up an experiment to see how the mass of a ball affects the distance it rolls off a ramp.  Identify the independent variable.

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mass of the ball

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distance traveled by the ball

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height of the ramp

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weight of the ball

Question 5

A student is planning an experiment to find out how the height from which he drops a ball affects how high the ball bounces. The dependent variable is the _____.

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Height that the ball bounces

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Diameter of the ball

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Force acting on the ball

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Height from which the ball is dropped

Question 6

When experimenting with the growth of a plant, a scientist uses three (of the same type of) plants, two different fertilizers, equal light, and equal water. What type of variable is the fertilizer?

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Independent

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Dependent

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Control

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Compound

Question 7

If I study for my scientific method quiz, then I will have a better test score. What is the dependent variable?

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Test score

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Scientific Method

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Studying

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Independent variable

Question 8

This part of the experiment serves as a basis of comparison; it does NOT receive the independent variable.

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control group

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experimental group

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data

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variables

Question 9

Why do we want to test only one independent variable at a time?

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To better identify what is causing the changes

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Because it is hard to setup a data table with more than one variable

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It is what has always been done

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It's easier to perform the experiment

Question 10

If plants are exposed to sunlight, then they will grow taller.
What part of the scientific method is this an example of?

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Hypothesis

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Procedure

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Question

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Results

Question 11

The part of the experiment that remains the SAME for the control and experimental group.

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constants

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control

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independent

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dependent

Question 12

What skill is a scientist using when she listens to the sounds that an elephant makes?

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making observations

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drawing conclusions

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interpreting data

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making a hypothesis

Question 13

Dependent variable means

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what is being measured

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the scientist controls what to test

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educated guess

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ask a question

Question 14

An experiment is performed on plants to see how different liquids affect plant growth. Each plant in the experiment is given a different liquid; water, apple juice, or milk. Each plant has the same amount of soil, sunlight, and listens to the same music. In this investigation, the independent variable is ...

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The type of liquid

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The type of plant

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The amount of sunlight

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The type of music

Question 15

A student wants to test the effects of type of exercise on heart rate.  What is the dependent variable?

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heart rate

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type of exercise

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amount of exercise

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time of day exercise occurs

Question 16

After you complete your experiment, you look carefully at data. This may involve creating a chart or graph. When you do this you _____________ the data.

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Analyze

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Conclude

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Communicate

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Predict

Question 17

The final results and answers to your big question is shared in your ________________.

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conclusion

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hypothesis

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observation

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inquiry

Question 18

Justin blows his nose, but mucus seems to leak through the tissue.  He decides to test which tissue holds up the best while sneezing.  What is the independent variable?

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type of tissue

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sneezing

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Justin

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amount of tissue

Question 19

Mr. McNeice wanted to know if different types of music affected people's heart rates, so he played different music and checked their pulses.  What is the dependent variable?

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heart rate

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type of music

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how long they listend to music

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Mr. McNeice

Question 20

Something we observe over and over again

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pattern

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model

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system

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theory

Question 21

How does listening to music affect test scores? The independent variable is

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music

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test scores

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the group of students who listen to music

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the group of students who don't listen to music

Question 22

It is important for scientists to write down every step of their experiment so that other scientists can ________ it.

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repeat

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judge

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tell about

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make fun of

Question 23

Should experiments be repeated over and over to see if the results are the same each time?

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yes

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no

Question 24

"If a child drinks milk everyday, then his bones will get stronger." The independent variable is

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milk

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strength of bones

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white milk vs chocolate milk

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there is no independent variable

Question 25

Jane is investigating to find out if bean plants grow taller in ordinary topsoil or special potting soil over a three week period. She sets up her investigation with 10 bean plants of equal size in each type of soil. What should Jane do each day to make sure she gets valid results?

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Calculate the average plant height for each soil type.

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Water only the plants in special potting soil.

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Move the plants in ordinary topsoil to different locations.

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Use a special fertilizer if the plants don't seem to be growing well.

Question 26

Jonathan and Sarah have performed an experiment and are not sure their results are valid. What should they do to check their results?

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repeat the same experiment

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average their data

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change their lab report

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perform a new experiment

Question 27

Which of the following statements about science is true?

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Science is based on observation or measurement that answers a question.

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Science always contains the opinions of the investigator.

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Science proves the predictions of scientists to be correct.

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Science answers all questions using strict rules called the scientific method

Question 28

6th grade science students are experimenting with the mass of a planet and its gravitational pull. It is true that a planet with more mass will have more gravity. With this understood, which statement is true?

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The mass of a planet is the independent variable. The gravitational pull is the dependent variable.

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There is no gravity on the moon.

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The gravitational pull is the independent variable. The mass of the planet is the dependent variable.

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Mars has a larger gravitational pull because it is larger and contains more mass than Earth.

Question 29

What is a hypothesis?

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A hypothesis is an educated guess.

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A hypothesis is the right answer to an experiment.

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A hypothesis is the wrong answer to an experiment.

Question 30

A study was done to see if different tire treads affect the braking distance of a car.
What is the dependent variable?

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Braking distance

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Tire treads

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Road conditions

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Model of car

Question 31

An investigation found that more potatoes would be produced on a farm if the soil was fertilized more.

What is a constant in this experiment?

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The location of the farm

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Number of potatoes

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Amount of fertilizer

Question 32

The height of a bean plant depends on the amount of water it receives.
What would you graph on the Y axis from this statement?

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Height of a bean plant

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Amount of water

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Type of plant

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Life span of a bean plant

Question 33

Facts about something that can be used in calculating, reasoning, or planning are called

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data

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hypothesis

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conclusions

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graphs

Question 34

Bonita wondered - Will adding mass to a paper helicopter cause it to stay in the air longer? In her experiment, the helicopter with no additional mass is considered the

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control

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dependent variable

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a boring helicopter

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hidden variable

Question 35

A well-supported explanation of some aspect of the natural world is called a

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scientific theory

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scientific law

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hypothesis

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valid idea

Question 36

What tool is used to measure length?

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Meter stick

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Graduated cylinder

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Triple beam balance

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Scale

Question 37

What is the correct volume of the blue liquid?

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15 ml

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5 ml

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20 ml

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25 ml

Question 38

Thinking about the Scientist's Toolbox, which does NOT belong?

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gram

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liter

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cubic centimeter

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graduated cylinder

Question 39

The average kinetic energy of molecules is measured by using a

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thermometer

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beaker

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electronic balance

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triple beam balance

Question 40

What is this tool?

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pipet

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balance

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thermometer

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flask

Question 41

Which of these contains steps in the right order?

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Ask a question, research, state your hypothesis, experiment, analyze, make a conclusion

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Ask a question, state your hypothesis, research, experiment, analyze, make a conclusion

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State your hypothesis, ask a question, research, experiment, analyze, make a conclusion

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State your hypothesis, ask a question, research, make a conclusion, experiment, analyze

Question 42

A detailed list of all types and exact amounts of items used in an experiment.

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Materials

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Procedure

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Hypothesis

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Grocery List

Question 43

Which is the best scientific question?

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Does increasing the temperature of a bouncy ball change the height it bounces?

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Who prefers multicolored bouncy balls over solid colored bouncy balls?

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What makes a ball bounce?

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Why do some bouncy balls bounce higher than others?

Question 44

an object, diagram, or computer program that helps us understand something by making it simpler or easier to see

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model

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pattern

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hypothesis

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scientific law

Question 45

the compactness of a substance expressed as its mass per unit volume (how "crowded" something is)

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density

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volume

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mass

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weight

Question 46

a lipped cylindrical glass container for laboratory use.

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beaker

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flask

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test tube

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jug

Question 47

the amount of space an object takes up; measured in cm3, milliliters (mL), liters (L)

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volume

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mass

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density

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weight

Question 48

a narrow, cylindrical container marked with horizontal lines to represent units of measurement to measure liquids.

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graduated cylinder

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test tube

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beaker

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flask

Question 49

Which problem question is stated most correctly?

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How does the mass of an ice cube affect its melting rate?

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Does ice melt quickly?

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Temperature affects the way ice melts.

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If the mass of an ice cube is greater, then it will take longer to melt.

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