Nature of Science Test Review

What is the process called that involves using observations to gather information about the natural world?

• Experimentation

• Scientific Inquiry

• Observation

• Hypothesis Testing

Define a hypothesis and explain its role in scientific inquiry.

• An educated guess

• A proven fact

• A detailed report

• A scientific law

What term describes the standard group used for comparison in an experiment?

• Variable

• Control

• Sample

• Constant

How do scientists differentiate between a hypothesis and a scientific theory?

• A hypothesis is a guess, a theory is an educated guess.

• A hypothesis is testable; a theory is supported by evidence.

• A hypothesis is written down; a theory is not.

• A hypothesis is always correct; a theory can be wrong.

What is a scientific law, and how does it differ from a scientific theory?

• A law describes observations; a theory explains them.

• A law is always true; a theory can be disproven.

How is volume defined in the context of measuring objects?

• The amount of matter in an object

• The amount of space an object occupies

• The weight of an object

• The length of an object

Identify the SI base unit for measuring temperature.

• Celsius

• Kelvin

• Fahrenheit

• Joule

Why is it essential to conduct background research before starting an experiment?

• To make the experiment longer

• To avoid repeating others' work

• To guess the outcome

• To skip the hypothesis

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Name three ways scientists can communicate their research findings.

• Emails, phone calls, and texts

• Scientific meetings, journals, and the Internet

• Social media, blogs, and television

• Word of mouth, magazines, and newspapers

What type of graph would best display trends in numerical data?

• Pie chart

• Line graph

• Bar graph