Unit 1 Vocab & Content Quiz
Authored by Kristopher Knutson
Science
9th Grade
NGSS covered
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1.
MATCH QUESTION
1 min • 5 pts
Match the following terms to their descriptions>
Scientific Law
A system of ideas that explains how or why phenomena happen and is supported by a large body of evidence.
Observation
A general statement that describes what will occur in the natural world under certain conditions where no exceptions have been found.
Theory (Scientific)
Information obtained by using the five senses.
Inference
A testable idea or explanation that leads to a scientific investigation.
Hypothesis
Process of arriving at a conclusion based on prior knowledge or experience.
2.
MATCH QUESTION
1 min • 5 pts
Match the following terms to their descriptions:
Accuracy
An observation of a natural phenomenon that has been repeatedly observed by many people.
Model
An event that occurs in the natural world.
Fact
How close a measurement is to the true value.
Precision
The exactness of a measurement.
Phenomenon
A description, representation, or imitation of an object, system, process, or concept.
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
The study of everything outside of Earth's atmosphere including planets, stars, galaxies, and other celestial bodies is called:
Astronomy
Astrology
Meteorology
Geology
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Which scientist would most likely study the layers of Earth's interior?
Geologist
Meteorologist
Astronomer
Environmental Scientist
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
A student observes that plants near a window grow taller than plants kept in the middle of the room. The student then comes up with an idea: “Plants might grow taller if they receive more sunlight.” This idea is a...
Fact
Hypothesis
Theory
Law
Tags
NGSS.MS-LS1-5
NGSS.MS-LS2-1
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is the processes by which scientists or experts carefully evaluate the research or experiments of other scientists before publicizing their results?
Peer Review
Scientific Method
Proofreading
Experimental Analysis
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
The statement: "Energy cannot be created or destroyed, instead it will be transferred from one form to another such as light energy being transferred into heat" is an example of a ...
Theory (Scientific)
Hypothesis
Scientific Law
Observation
Tags
NGSS.MS-ESS3-5
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