Unit 1 Test Corrections

What is the definition of weight?

• The amount of matter in an object

• A measure of gravitational force on an object

• The amount of space an object takes up

• The amount of mass in a given volume

Will I weigh the same on the moon as I weigh here on earth?

• Yes

• No

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What is the definition of mass?

• The amount of matter in an object

• A measure of gravitational force on an object

• The amount of space an object takes up

• The amount of mass in a given volume

Will I have the same mass on the moon as I have here on earth?

• Yes

• No

Where would you have the least mass?

• At sea level

• On the space shuttle in outer space

• On the space shuttle in outer space

• Mass never changes regardless of location

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An experiment was performed to determine the amount of fertilizer needed to help a pea plant grow. Identify

all the factors that should be kept CONSTANT.

• Growth of the pea plant

• Amount of fertilizer

• Amount of sunlight

• Type of pea plant

• Amount of water

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When reading a graduated cylinder, do you look at the top or bottom of the

meniscus?

• Top

• Bottom

What is the correct volume shown in this graduated cylinder?

• 68 mL

• 67 mL

• 66 mL

• 65 mL

Tom wants to test if his favorite chewing gum has the longest lasting flavor. Tom chooses 5 different brands of

chewing gum and records how long the flavor lasts for each one.

CHOOSE ALL CORRECT ANSWER CHOICES:

• The brands of chewing gum are Tom’s Independent Variable

• The time the flavor lasts would be the Dependent Variable

• The brands of chewing gum are Tom’s Dependent Variable

• The time the flavor lasts would be the Independent Variable

Are the independent and dependent variable part of the control group or the experimental group in a controlled

experiment?

• Experimental Group

• Control Group