Vocabulary Review TE&Cool it

During a physics class, Kai measures the total amount of kinetic energy of the molecules in a cup of hot coffee. What is this measurement called?

• temperature

• thermal energy

• conduction

• variable

Tags

NGSS.MS-PS3-5

When Aiden touches a hot pot on the stove, what is the process called that transfers heat from the pot to his hand?

• thermal energy

• radiation

• conduction

• convection

In a project, Zoe faces a limitation or restriction when trying to add more features due to limited resources. What is this known as?

• criteria

• dependent variable

• qualitative data

• constraint

Tags

NGSS.MS-ETS1-1

During a science class, Olivia collects data by noting the color and texture of leaves. What type of data is she collecting?

• qualitative data

• hypothesis

• observation

• quantitative data

James noticed that the water in a pot starts to circulate when it is heated on a stove. This movement is due to which process?

• radiation

• conduction

• convection

• temperature

Tags

NGSS.MS-PS3-4

During a science fair, Liam measures the height of plants in centimeters. What type of data is Liam collecting?

• qualitative data

• observation

• quantitative data

• hypothesis

During a sunny day at the beach, Hannah notices that she feels warm when the sunlight touches her skin. This is an example of what type of energy transfer?

• conduction

• thermal energy

• convection

• radiation

Emma is conducting a science experiment and forms a prediction based on her prior knowledge of how plants grow under different light conditions.

• hypothesis

• inference

• prediction

• variable

Tags

NGSS.MS-LS1-5

In an experiment to determine the best growing conditions for tomatoes, Kai changes the amount of water given to the plants. What is this factor called?

• hypothesis

• criteria

• control

• variable

In an experiment to determine the effect of sunlight on plant growth, the variable that Isla purposely changes or manipulates is called what?

• hypothesis

• controlled variable

• independent variable

• dependent variable