Nature of Science

What are atoms?

• particles that make up matter that are too small to see

• solid, liquid, gas

• how hot or cold something is

• how much space something takes up

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What do helium, orange juice, and a pencil have in common?

• they are the same state of matter

• they are the same color

• they are made up of atoms

• they are made of the same material

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What natural disasters are common in Florida?

• ice, snow, and hail storms

• avalances and landslides

• thunderstorms, hurricanes, floods

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Why would it be important to have a diaster preparedness plan?

• to help your community

• to be ready for dangerous situations without much warning

• to predict when severe weather is coming

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What does decrease mean?

• go down

• go up

Which of the following would be tested using an experimental investigation?

• How does an ice cube melt?

• Does changing temperature affect how fast an ice cube melts?

• Does ice freeze in the freezer?

• How fast does ice cool down a soda?

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If I repeat my experiment 10 times it is called _________

• replication

• repetition

Why is it important to repeat an experiment multiple times?

• so you can memoize the data

• to get only the best data

• for more accurate results

Sasha is testing to see if fertilizer helps plants grow better. Which group of plants should she use as a control group?

• plants without fertilizer

• plants with fertilizer

• plants in the sunlight

• plants in the shade

Marshall observed sharks over several years to watch their migration patterns. Why is his work considered an investigation even though it is not experimental?

• because it gives information

• because not all investigations have to follow the same steps and methods

• because all investigations must follow all steps of the scientific method

• because it involoves collecting facts by doing an experiment