“What Kind of Models Do Scientists Use?” Quiz

All models are the same size as the object they represent.

• True

• False

Models help us imagine things.

• True

• False

Models help us see things that are too small or too big.

• True

• False

Models help up find things.

• True

• False

All models include details of the object they represent.

• True

• False

A picture you create in your mind

• computer model

• two-dimensional model

• mental model

• three-dimensional model

Models that have length, width, and height

• computer model

• two-dimensional model

• mental model

• three-dimensional model

Computer programs that act like the real thing

• computer model

• two-dimensional model

• mental model

• three-dimensional model

Flat, like a map or a diagram

• computer model

• two-dimensional model

• mental model

• three-dimensional model