Physical Science Chapter 1

A testable prediction based on observations is a(n) __________________________.

• Experiment

• Hypothesis

• Exercise

• Variable

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NGSS.MS-PS2-2

When designing an experiment, what is the first step?

• Make a Hypothesis

• List the Procedure

• Observe the Problem

• Analyze the Data

In an experiment, we leave one thing “normal” to compare the experimental results to. What is this called?

• Dependent Variable

• Independent Variable

• Constant

• Control

Which of the following units is the unit of measure liquid volume?

• kg

• cm³

• gram

• mL

In an experiment, this factor changes because of the independent variable. It is usually what we measure in an experiment.

• Control

• Constant

• Hypothesis

• Dependent Variable

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NGSS.MS-LS1-5

NGSS.MS-PS2-2

Something that does not change in an experiment is a ___________.

• Control

• constant

• independent variable

• dependent variable

An organized process used to gather information and test a hypothesis is a(n) ______.

• Problem

• Experiment

• Exercise

• Constant

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NGSS.MS-PS2-2

NGSS.MS-PS3-4

A statement that describes what happens in nature is a ___________.

• Scientific Law

• Scientific Theory

• Hypothesis

• Variable

An explanation of an event that is based on repeated observations and experiments is a _____.

• Scientific Law

• Scientific Theory

• Hypothesis

• Variable

An idea, event, or object that can be used to represent something you are trying to explain is a

• model

• constant

• hypothesis

• variable