Earth and Space Science

Which is not part of scientific inquiry?

• analyze result

• falsify result

• Formulate hypothesis

• Draw conclusions

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NGSS.MS-PS1-2

Which base unit is NOT part of the International System units?

• ampere

• meter

• pound

• second

Convert 52 m to kilometer.

• 52,000 km

• 520 km

• 0.52 km

• 0.052 km

In the diagram of the process of scientific inquiry, which skill is missing from the Test Hypothesis box?

Test Hypothesis

- Design an experiment

-Gather and evaluate evidence

- Collect data/Record observation

• Analyze results

• communicate results

• Make a model

• Make observations

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NGSS.MS-PS1-2

You have the following data set: 2, 3, 4, 4, 5, 7, and 8. Is 6 the mean, the median, the mode or the range of the data set?

• mean

• Median

• Mode

• Range

Which best describe an independent variable?

• It is a factor that is not in every test.

• It is the factor the investigator change.

• It is a factor you measure during a test.

• It is a factor that stays the same i every test.

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NGSS.MS-PS2-2

NGSS.MS-PS3-4

Match the following

• A rule that describes a pattern in nature.

• Significant digits

• An interpretation of observation.

• Observation

• The numbers of digits in a measurement that you know with a certain degree of reliability.

• Scientific law

• The act of watching something and taking note of what occurs.

• Explanation

Which lines are used to measure the distance south of the equator?

• meridians

• lines of latitude

• the International Date Line

• lines of longitude

Which type of map would be more useful for determining the quickest route by car?

• geologic map

• political map

• road map

• Topographic map

Which group of terms describes lines on a map?

• latitude, meridians, International Date Line

• Equator, Tropic of Cancer, Prime Meridian

• Longitude, Tropic of Capricorn, Equator

• Azimuths, Parallels, Prime Meridian