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What can models help scientists do?

• Communicate ideas

• Build machines

• Travel in time

• Grow plants

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What is an example of a model representing events that occur too fast to see?

• Model of weather systems

• Model of an earthquake

• Model of a dinosaur

• Model of the planets

What are mathematical models made up of?

• Mathematical equations and data

• Physical objects and diagrams

• Historical events and timelines

• Chemical reactions and formulas

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What is an example of an event that takes a long time to model?

• Movement of tectonic plates

• A car race

• A football game

• A cooking show

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What is one advantage of using models in scientific research?

• They provide exact results without any errors.

• They allow scientists to predict and simplify complex systems.

• They eliminate the need for expert knowledge.

• They are always accurate and reliable.

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What is a weakness of models in terms of accuracy?

• Models are always accurate.

• Models are never complex.

• Models may not be accurate due to oversimplification.

• Models do not require expertise.

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Why is it important to share model results with the public?

• To keep the information confidential.

• To allow public understanding and input.

• To prevent public access to scientific data.

• To ensure only scientists understand the results.

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Which mathematical concept helps in understanding the size relationship in models?

• Geometry

• Proportion

• Algebra

• Calculus

What happens to the ratios when two things are proportionate?

• They become zero

• They become equal

• They become negative

• They become infinite

In the context of proportion, what does the term "model" refer to?

• A fashion model

• A mathematical representation

• A car model

• A computer model

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