Matter and Understanding Science and Engineering pg 66 - 81

The Environmental Protection Agency (EAP) is a federal agency protecting our air, land, and waterways. Which of the following websites would give the BEST information on the EAP?

• http://www.eap.gove/

• https://www.theguardian.com

• www.earthtimes.corg/

• https://www.ewgorg/

Which of the following is Louis Pasteur NOT known for

• using the scientific method

• Finding the vaccine for cholera

• Rigorous experimentation

• The invention of the wheel

How has science impacted society?

• Science does not respect society.

• Society does not respect science.

• Science develops tools society uses and answers society's questions about the universe.

• Society answers and develops tools for science.

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Sarah planted two flowers. One she puts in a dark room with little water. The other she puts in the sun. She records the process in her science journal. Which of the following is she UNLIKELY to record in her journal?

• Create a table to compare the flowers - one in the dark room and one in the sun

• Record her observations and if the flowers get water or not

• Record how the flowers get the nutrients they need without soil.

• Record her conclusions based on her observations

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Maggie is teaching a science class. The students are working with chemicals. Which of the following options should Maggie recommend to her students?

• ignore all accidents

• investigate freely

• follow the instructions for the the investigation carefully.

• Taste the chemicals

Which of the following is the process to test new ideas?

• engineering

• investigation

• phenomenon

• recording data

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True or False?

One can discover reliable information quickly on reputable websites ending in .com, .edu, and .gov.

• True

• False

Marianne plants several types of flowers in her garden. The flowers attract butterflies and bees. What stage of a seed'slife cycle are the insect helping?

• germination

• growth

• flowering

• pollination

Nathan is trying to prove video games cause lower grades after his son receives an F. He conducts investigations to prove his hypothesis. Nathan appears to a strong _____________________.

• theory

• investigation

• bias

• hypothesis

In a hydroponic garden, how are plants getting nutrients without soil and the sun?

• they won't they will die

• air and water

• from plastic and humans

• it is unknown

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