General Science--Final Exam Review Day #1

An educated guess that has not been tested. 

• law
• theory
• hypothesis
• fact

How many variables should you change in an experiment?

• none
• 1
• 2 or more
• depends on the type of experiment

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NGSS.MS-PS2-2

The variable in an experiment deliberately changed by the scientist. The variable being tested.

• dependent variable
• independent variable
• data
• control group

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NGSS.MS-PS2-2

If you were testing how well different dish soaps cleaned grease, the independent variable would be the:

• dish type
• amount of grease
• dish soap type
• grease type

The variable that depends on changes to the independent variable. 

• control group
• dependent variable
• experimental variable
• independent variable

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NGSS.MS-PS3-4

Dory set up an experiment to see how the mass of a ball affects the distance it rolls off a ramp. What is the dependent variable?

• distance traveled by the ball
• height of the ramp
• mass of the ball
• ball type

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NGSS.MS-PS2-2

A factor in an experiment that stays the same.

• control group
• constant
• dependent variable
• experimental group

Three baseball players investigate to see who can throw a baseball the farthest. They mark off an area on the playground for their investigation. Which is most important to keep constant?

• height of the players

• color of the balls thrown

• order in which the players throw

• spot from which the players throw

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NGSS.MS-PS2-2

Which of the following is NOT a qualitative observation?

• The animal's skin was rough.

• I have 4 pieces of chocolate.

• This smells funny.

• The air temperature is very warm today.

Which is NOT a step in the scientific method?

• Make observation
• Form a theory
• Collect data
• Form a hypothesis

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NGSS.MS-PS1-2