Science CSET

A science class is studying seeds. They plan to measure the length, height, and mass of different types of seeds. Which of these items should the class use to record their measurements as the class takes the measurements?

• camera

• drawing

• graph

• data table

Scientists use computer models to study how black holes form in space. Which statement explains the reasoning for using a computer model?

• Black holes do not actually exist.

• Black holes are too small to study.

• Black holes are too dark to study.

• Black holes are too far from Earth.

A scientist used a model to predict the path of a hurricane. The hurricane followed a similar path but did not follow the exact path that was predicted. How does this example demonstrate a limitation of models?

• Models cannot be used to predict things.

• Models can be used to predict weather events before the event occurs.

• Models cannot account for how every factor may suddenly change.

• Models can only be used to show physical structures, not events such as hurricanes.

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-6

NGSS.MS-ESS3-2

The table below lists the population of Greenwood in 4 different years.

What can you claim was the population of Greenwood in 2007, based on the evidence?

• 212

• 217

• 212,000

• 217,000

Which of the following pairs of claims correctly identifies the goals of science and engineering?

• science: construct explanations of the natural world; engineering: address the needs of society

• science: develop new technology to explore the natural world; engineering: apply mathematics to the study of the natural world

• science: improve human quality of life; engineering: learn about the natural world

• science: develop manmade systems; engineering: develop tools and machines

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NGSS.MS-ESS3-4

During which step of the engineering design process would a scientist publish a report in a scientific journal?

• conduct background research

• prepare preliminary designs

• test a prototype

• communicate results

The engineering design process may result in many solutions to a problem. Even after collecting evidence, engineers may disagree about which solution is the best. Which of the following is not a valid reason to conclude that a solution is the best one?

• The solution has the lowest financial cost.

• The solution was the engineer’s first idea.

• The solution uses materials that are readily available.

• The solution has the best ratio of environmental cost and benefits.

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NGSS.MS-ETS1-2

NGSS.MS-ETS1-3

Which of the following claims about empirical evidence and conclusions is correct?

• Empirical evidence is collected through observation, and conclusions are the results of interpreting empirical evidence.

• Empirical evidence is collected during experiments, and conclusions are collected during engineering processes.

• Empirical evidence is based on the bias and opinions of scientists, and conclusions are based on facts.

• Empirical evidence is important for engineering processes, and conclusions are important for scientific processes.

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NGSS.MS-LS2-4

NGSS.MS-PS1-2

the use of scientific and mathematical knowledge to solve practical problems.

• model

• data

• engineering

• prototype

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NGSS.MS-ETS1-1

NGSS.MS-ETS1-2

NGSS.MS-ETS1-3

NGSS.MS-ETS1-4

NGSS.MS-PS3-3

the use of tools, materials, or processes to meet human needs.

• model

• technology

• engineering

• prototype

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NGSS.MS-ETS1-1

NGSS.MS-ETS1-2

NGSS.MS-ETS1-3

NGSS.MS-ETS1-4