Quiz-The Scope of Physics & Scientific Measurement

The item that is changed in an experiment is called a ______.

• constant

• variable

• control

• unit

_____ is the study nature of matter and energy and how they interact.

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NGSS.MS-PS1-4

NGSS.MS-PS3-5

A/An ________ is a suggested explanation for a phenomenon.

• theory

• fact

• law

• suggested explanation

What is the most common order of steps when following the scientific method of investigating phenomena?

• Identify a problem or question to investigate

• gather data

• make a hypothesis

• test the hypothesis

• review the results and draw a conclusion

The steps of the scientific method must always be done in a specific order.

• True

• False

A hypothesis that has been supported by repeated testing can become a ____.

______ data includes a number and a unit of measurement.

(Example: 3 cm)

• Qualitative

• Quantitative

The _____ system of measurement is used by scientists.

• metric

• imperial

• SI

  (Système International)

Which of the following are base units?

(Select all correct answers)

• Fahrenheit

• Meters

• Seconds

• Kelvin

• Miles

*BONUS: What is one example of a derived unit? (+1 point)