Quiz about Introduction to earth science review

Question 1

A standard of comparison against which to check the results of an experiment.

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control

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model

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constant

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observation

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A conclusion that you come to as a result of reasoning.

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infer

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observation

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hypothesis

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scientific law

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A statement that describes what scientists expect to happen every time under a particular set of conditions.

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scientific law

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hypothesis

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data

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observation

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Unchanging, remains the same.

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constant

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control

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data

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hypothesis

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A possible explanation or answer to a question.

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hypothesis

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data

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scientific law

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observation

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Using one or more of the five senses to gather information

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observation

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infer

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model

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data

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Facts, figures, and other evidence learned through observations

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data

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hypothesis

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scientific law

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observation

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A representation of an object or system.

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model

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control

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constant

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law

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The amount of space that matter occupies.

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volume

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area

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density

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temperature

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Any factor that can change in an experiement.

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variable

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area

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meter

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constant

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Basic unit of length in the SI system.

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meter

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temperature

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theory

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area

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The measurement of how much mass of a substance is contained in a given volume.

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density

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area

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meter

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volume

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The measure of how much surface an object has.

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area

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density

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temperature

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volume

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A well tested idea that explains and connects a wide range of observations.

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scientific theory

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hypothesis

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observation

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scientific law

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The measure of the average kinetic energy of the particles in a substance.

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temperature

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volume

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density

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area

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The study of the origin, history and structure of the solid earth.

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geology

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meteorology

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astronomy

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oceanography

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The study of the earth's oceans.

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oceanography

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geography

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meteorology

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astronomy

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About how much of the earth's surface is covered by water?

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71%

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3%

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25%

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97%

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The study of the earth's atmosphere.

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meteorology

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geology

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astronomy

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oceanography

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The study of the universe beyond the earth?

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astronomy

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geology

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meteorology

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oceanography

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A possible explanation or solution to a problem.

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hypothesis

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observation

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conclusion

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theory

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A factor in an experiment that can be changed.

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variable

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control

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observation

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hypothesis

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A hypothesis that is supported by the results of repeated experimentation and observation.

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theory

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conclusion

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scientific law

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variable

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A rule that correctly describes a natural phenomenon.

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scientific law

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hypothesis

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theory

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conclusion

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Who is the "Father of Modern Science"?

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Galileo

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Plato

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Aristotle

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Isaac Newton

Question 26

An earth centered model of the universe

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geocentric

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solar system

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heliocentric

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the big bang

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The earth is divided into how many MAJOR plate boundaries?

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7

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14

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21

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35

Question 28

Which of the following would be considered quantitative data?

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6.84 cm

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Color

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Smell

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texture

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Explaining the color of a chemical would be what kind of observation?

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Qualitative

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Quanitative

Question 30

You will want your experiment to have ____ independent variable(s) in it for the experiment to be valid.

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1

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2

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3

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4

Question 31

What is a factor that the experimenter has full control over and changes to see what happens?

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Independent Variable

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Dependent Variable

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Control group

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Hypothesis

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What is a factor that changes because of what the experimenter does?

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Dependent Variable

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Independent Variable

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Control Group

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Hypothesis

Question 33

Nick wanted to see how high an ice cube would float in different temperatures of water. Identify the DEPENDENT variable
-Amount of water
-Height of Ice cube
-Temperature the ice cube was at its highest height
-Temperature of the water
-Size of the ice cube

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Height of Ice cube

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Amount of water

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Temperature the ice cube was at its highest height

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Size of the ice cube

Question 34

Mario studied how far room temperature water would spurt out of a plastic milk carton when 3mm holes were punched at different heights from the bottom of the container. Identify the DEPENDENT variable
-3mm holes
-Distant water traveled out of carton
-Different heights of the holes in the container
-Ice water from Iceland

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Distant water traveled out of carton

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3mm holes

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Different heights of the holes in the container

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Ice water from Iceland

Question 35

The following statement is a hypothesis formed about marsh grass:
If the amount of nitrogen marsh grass receives is increased, then the height of the grass will increase, because nitrogen is an essential nutrient needed for marsh grass to grow.
What is the independent variable of the statement above?

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Amount of nitrogen

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Height of grass

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Essential nutrient

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Amount of growth

Question 36

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

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A scientist hypothesizes the the temperature at which an alligator's egg is incubated will determine whether the alligator will be male or female. The independent variable is

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the temperature

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the male alligators

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the incubator

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the gender of the alligator

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A scientist hypothesizes the the temperature at which an alligator's egg is incubated will determine whether the alligator will be male or female. The dependent variable is

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the gender of the baby alligators

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the size of the baby alligators

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the incubator

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the temperature

Question 39

When you decide whether or not the data supports the original hypothesis, you are

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drawing conclusions

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forming a hypothesis

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asking questions

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making observations

Question 40

In this graph, what is the independent variable?

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Day

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Population

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Species 5

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In this graph, what is the dependent variable?

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Number of Deer

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Walla Walla Island

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Time

Question 42

A scientific method should always be written in:

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numbered steps

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bold

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alphabetical order

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first person

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The independent variable is the ONE thing you _____.

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change

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keep the same

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experiment with

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investigate

Question 44

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.

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What is the data obtained during an experiment called?

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Results

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Procedure

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Questions

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Conclusion

Question 46

Which one of the following is a person that studies rocks?

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Geologist

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Biologist

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Chemist

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Astronomer

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You should only do an experiment one time for the best results.

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False

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True

Question 48

Which form of energy does Cheryl need to make a skateboard move?

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mechanical

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light

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electrical

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thermal

Question 49

Grandma love to bake chocolate chip cookies when her grandkids come to visit. When she removes the baking sheet our of the oven she uses pot holders. Why are the pot holders necessary?

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The metal baking pan conducts thermal energy.

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The metal baking the sheet insulates thermal energy.

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The metal pan reduces thermal energy.

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