Physical Science - Chapter 1 Quiz

An experiment is a specific test of a __________

• Theory

• Variable

• Control

• Hypothesis

__________ science deals with matter and energy

• Life

• Physical

• Earth

• Social

A(n) __________ is a well-organized procedure that tests an idea

• Hypothesis

• Method

• Theory

• Experiment

A(n) __________ is a statement of prediction or explanation that can be tested by experimentation

• Theory

• Hypothesis

• Scientific Law

• Method

A(n) __________ is something that represents an idea or object to help people better understand it

• Theory

• Method

• Model

• Observation

How are a hypothesis and a theory similar?

• A hypothesis and a theory cannot be revised

• Theories and hypothesis are produced by experts

• They are about equally true

• They are attempts to explain natural phenomena

In a controlled experiment, the single factor manipulated by the researcher is the __________ variable and the responding factor that is measured is the __________ variable

• independent, dependent

• dependent, independent

• controlled, uncontrolled

• controlled, common

A(n) __________ is a rule that describes a pattern in nature

• Theory

• Scientific law

• Hypothesis

• Observation

Units obtained by combining SI units are called __________

• Converstions

• Multiples

• Derived

• Base units

Which of the following is equivalent to 4.5 m?

• 450 km

• 450 cm

• 0.45 km

• 45 cm