Science Investigations Quiz #1

What is this?

• Scale

• Graduated Cylinder

• Triple Beam Balance

• Massonater

Volume is __________.

• how many atoms

• how much matter is in an object

• how much something weighs

• how much space an object takes up

The metric unit used to measure the volume of solid objects is?

• grams

• milliliter

• cm³

• Liter (L)

What is the volume of this block?

• 168 cm3

• 17 cm3

• 10 cm3

• 145 cm3

What is the formula for density?

• density = mass x volume

• density = mass ÷ volume

• density = mass + volume

• density = mass - volume

What is the term for the amount of matter in an object?

• Density

• Volume

• Weight

• Mass

What is the prediction about what will happen and why? This is formulated before the experiment.

• Hypothesis

• Theory

• Investigation

• Dependent variable

Something that can be changed in an experiment and may affect the outcome

• Variable

• Experiment

• Evidence

What is the term for things that are kept the same to ensure the results are due to the experiment?

• Control

• Constant

• Independent Variable

• Dependent Variable

If plants are exposed to sunlight, they will grow taller.

Which part of the scientific method is this an example of?

• Procedure

• Hypothesis

• Question

• Results