Physical Sci Unit 1

A possible explanation to a problem that has not yet been tested.

• data

• theory

• hypothesis

• fact

This variable in an experiment is the one being deliberately changed by the scientist.

• dependent variable

• independent variable

• data

• control group

This variable in an experiment is the one being deliberately changed by the scientist.

• dependent variable

• independent variable

• data

• control group

A series of steps used by scientists to solve a problem or answer a question.

• scientific method

• recipe

• data collection

• metric system

The information you record in an experiment is called your ____________.

• data
• conclusions
• notebook
• inquiry

After a scientific experiment is performed, data is recorded, and conclusions are drawn, what should be done next?

• Share your research with other scientists
• Keep your research a secret
• Destroy all evidence of your experiment

What is the base unit for measuring mass in the metric system?

• Gram

• Liter

• Meter

• Second

Which of the following is a measure of the amount of matter in an object?

• Length

• Temperature

• Time

• Mass

Which property of matter is represented by the formula D = V / M?

• Volume

• Mass

• Length

• Density

Which of the following units is appropriate for measuring the amount of a liquid substance?

• Gram

• Meter

• Kelvin

• Liter