Ed Sem A Earth

Astrology is a pseudoscience that makes predictions based on the positions of the stars at the time of a person's birth. Astronomy, on the other hand, is a science that has helped us understand Earth's motion in space.

• The claims of astrology are based on empirical evidence rather than imagination.

• Astrology uses critical thinking rather than scientific methods to make predictions.

• Astrology uses scientific methods rather than critical thinking to make predictions.

• The claims of astrology are based on imagination rather than empirical evidence.

How can an unsupported hypothesis be valuable?

• It can show that the investigation had invalid results.

• It can prove that the original question was not scientific.

• It can lead to another investigation that produces valid results.

• It can lead to another investigation that produces valid results.

Which action is an example of how engineering affects science?

• Developing a telescope that can detect the most distant galaxies

• Forming a hypothesis to test by using a telescope

• Discovering new ways to use a telescope to study the Sun

• Observing the stars visible from your backyard with a telescope

What is the main benefit of this model?

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  It helps visualize the features of a triangle.

• It shows a pattern for determining the side lengths of a triangle.

• It shows the shape and parts of a triangle.

• It helps make predictions about the number of sides in a triangle.

The illustration shows a scale model of a pond in a local park. The scale is 1:21. The model shows the pond as 3 cm deep.

How deep is the real-life pond?

• 63 cm

• 27.5 cm

• 32.5 cm

• 12 cm

Which tool allows a scientist to take notes about observations he or she sees in the field?

• Tape measure

• Journal

• Calipers

• Hand Lens

Which tool could be used to measure the mass of a rock?

• Graduated Cylinder

• Measuring Cup

• Triple-Beam Balance

• Digital Thermometer

What is the main reason for using a complex data table?

• To interpret the possible meaning of the data

• To summarize large amounts of data in an organized way

• To find the possible errors made in recording the data

• To display all the data collected during an experiment

The city of Columbus, Ohio, is represented by a yellow star on this map.

Which highway runs through Columbus?

• Interstate 90

• Interstate 80

• Interstate 75

• Interstate 70

The chart lists coordinates that describe the locations of four cities.

Which city listed in the chart is farthest south?

• Lagos

• Kinshasa

• Addis Ababa

• Oran