What is a Scientist & Intro to Rocks_8.30.21

A Scientist observes with his/her sight, touch, smell, and hearing.

• True

• False

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NGSS.MS-LS1-8

Only people who wear white coats are scientists.

• True

• False

Where do scientists work?

• in deserts and jungles

• underwater

• in offices

• in laboratories

• All of the above

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NGSS.HS-LS1-1

Scientists only study. They do NOT ask questions.

• True

• False

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What tools do scientists use?

• beakers & test tubes

• microscopes & magnifying glasses

• scale & balance

• magnets & telescopes

• All of the above

The pyramids in Egypt are made of rock.

• True

• False

Many years ago, rocks were used to make tools.

• True

• False

Rocks are NOT made of minerals.

• True

• False

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NGSS.MS-PS1-1

"Luster" means how a rock reflects light.

• True

• False

The "Hardness Test" can be done by _______.

• throwing a rock

• weighing a rock on a scale

• the scratch test

• stepping on it