Unit 1 Practice Test

The amount of space an object takes up is called _________.

• mass
• length
• volume
• weight

In the scientific method, the hypothesis has to be ________.

• True
• Testable
• Incorrect
• Accurate

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An instrument used to measure mass is a _____.

• Graduated Cylinder

• Flask

• Beaker

• Balance

A scientific law will

• predict the results, based on certain initial conditions.

• Might use data to explain how things happen.

• supply the best theory.

• prevent science from changing.

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NGSS.HS-PS2-2

What is the SI unit of length?

• meter

• kilometer

• cubic centimeter

• kilogram

________ are units of measure obtained by combining two or more other units.

• Standard units

• Density units

• Metric units

• Derived units

If an object is less dense than water, it means that the object will _______.

• Sink

• Float

• Dissolve

• Do nothing

Which instrument is used to measure liquid volume most accurately?

• Beaker

• Graduated Cylinder

• Balance

• Flask

A scientific theory is _____________.

• Another word for a hypothesis, or an educated guess.

• An explanation of a concept that is based on data.

• An opinion of some scientific concept that is based on the researcher's personal beliefs or feelings.

• A proposed explanation of a phenomenon based on limited research.

An instrument used to measure length is a _____.

• Graduated Cylinder

• Flask

• Meter Stick

• Balance