Chapter 2: The Tools of Science

Which of the following would you measure using a balance?

• volume

• mass

• length

• temperature

You measure the length of a string three times and get the values of 34.0 cm, 34.1 cm, and 34.2 cm. The actual length is 39.0 cm. What can you say about your measurements?

• They are accurate but not precise.

• They are precise but not accurate.

• They are both accurate and precise.

• They are neither accurate nor precise.

What does it most likely mean if a graph shows no identifiable trends?

• There are more than two variables.

• The graph has no use or value.

• There is no relationship between the variables.

• There is a strong relationship between the variables.

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Which two types of data can be displayed by graphs?

• population data and numerical data

• categorical data and temperature data

• categorical data and numerical data

• categorical data and climate data

If an accident occurs in your classroom, what is the first thing you should do?

• start first aid treatment

• go to the nearest hospital

• find the emergency equipment

• notify your teacher

Which of the following would you measure using a graduated cylinder?

• volume

• mass

• length

• temperature

For which of the following would the kilometer be the most appropriate unit of measure?

• the wing span of a hummingbird

• the height of a very tall person

• the length of an ant

• the distance from Indianapolis to Lafayette

If a shoe box measures 6 cm high, 7 cm wide, and 20 cm long, what is its volumer?

• 420 cm

• 420 cubic cm

• 840 cubic cm

• 840 cm

Each unit in the SI system is _____ times larger than the next smallest unit.

The amount of matter contained in a given volume for a substance is called

• volume

• mass

• density

• weight