Reading

Macy has been studying physical and chemical reactions in school. She read about chemical reactions and how energy is either required or released during chemical reactions. Which word describes the direction of heat flow illustrated in the picture?

• chemical

• endothermic

• exothermic

• physical

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NGSS.HS-PS1-4

NGSS.HS-PS1-5

What is the primary purpose of reading scientific literature?

• To entertain the reader

• To understand scientific concepts and findings

• To memorize facts

• To improve vocabulary

Which of the following is a common method for reading scientific data?

• Skimming through the text

• Analyzing graphs and tables

• Ignoring the abstract

• Reading only the conclusion

When reading a scientific experiment, what is the importance of the control group?

• To provide a basis for comparison

• To increase the sample size

• To ensure the experiment is ethical

• To reduce the cost of the experiment

In scientific reading, what does the term 'peer-reviewed' mean?

• Reviewed by friends

• Reviewed by experts in the field

• Reviewed by the author

• Reviewed by the publisher

What is a hypothesis in the context of reading scientific research?

• A proven fact

• An educated guess that can be tested

• A random assumption

• A detailed explanation

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NGSS.HS-PS1-2

When reading a scientific paper, what is the significance of the abstract?

• It provides a detailed explanation of the methods

• It summarizes the entire study

• It contains the references

• It lists the authors

Which section of a scientific paper would you read to understand the experimental methods used?

• Introduction

• Methods

• Results

• Discussion

What is the role of a literature review in scientific research?

• To present new experimental data

• To summarize existing research on a topic

• To provide a personal opinion

• To list all references

When reading a scientific article, why is it important to consider the sample size?

• It affects the reliability of the results

• It determines the length of the article

• It influences the writing style

• It impacts the number of authors