Academic Decathlon

What part is the Seed Coat?

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What is the primary focus of the Academic Decathlon in the Science category?

• Physics

• Biology

• Chemistry

• Varies each year

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Which of the following scientific concepts is most likely to be included in an Academic Decathlon Science competition?

• Newton's Laws of Motion

• Photosynthesis

• Periodic Table

• All of the above

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In an Academic Decathlon, students are often required to interpret data. Which of the following is a common method for data interpretation?

• Graphical analysis

• Literary analysis

• Historical analysis

• Philosophical analysis

Which experiment might be conducted in an Academic Decathlon Science event?

• Measuring the speed of light

• Testing the pH of various solutions

• Observing plant growth under different light conditions

• All of the above

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What is a real-world application of the scientific method that might be explored in an Academic Decathlon?

• Developing a new medication

• Designing a bridge

• Creating a computer algorithm

• All of the above

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In the context of an Academic Decathlon, which of the following best describes a hypothesis?

• A proven fact

• An educated guess

• A random thought

• A scientific law

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Which of the following is a key component of the scientific method often tested in Academic Decathlons?

• Observation

• Speculation

• Assumption

• Imagination

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NGSS.MS-LS1-1

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During an Academic Decathlon, students might be asked to solve problems using scientific formulas. Which of the following is a basic physics formula?

• All of the above

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What type of scientific reasoning is often emphasized in Academic Decathlon competitions?

• Deductive reasoning

• Inductive reasoning

• Abductive reasoning

• All of the above