Science SSA

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Science
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8th Grade
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Hard
+8
Standards-aligned
Lisa Thompson
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15 questions
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
Helen is studying the growth of two different types of plants. She planted two of each type of plant in locations with different levels of sunlight: full sun, partial shade, and full shade. For five weeks, Helen records the number of new leaves on each plant. Which of the following statements correctly describes the independent and dependent variables in Helen's experiment?
The independent variable is the kind of plant, and the dependent variable is the amount of sunlight.
The independent variable is the amount of sunlight, and the dependent variable is the number of new leaves.
The independent variable is the amount of sunlight, and the dependent variable is the kind of plant.
The independent variable is the number of new leaves, and the dependent variable is the amount of sunlight.
Tags
NGSS.MS-LS1-5
NGSS.MS-LS2-1
NGSS.MS-LS2-4
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
In a scientific discussion, what is the most rigorous support of a claim?
spirited debate
experimental evidence
strong opinion
persuasive narrative
Tags
NGSS.MS-LS2-4
NGSS.MS-PS3-5
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
Samuel conducts an experiment. He makes many observations and measurements and records each very carefully. At the conclusion of the experiment he discovers that the data he collected do not support his hypothesis. What should he do?
Report his observations and conclusions honestly, clearly stating that the data do not support the hypothesis.
Change his hypothesis to one that is supported by the data.
Change the data so that they support his hypothesis.
Throw all of his data and observations away and repeat the experiment
Tags
NGSS.HS-LS1-6
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
An experiment is performed on plants to see how different liquids affect plant growth. Each plant in the experiment is given a different liquid; water, apple juice, or milk. Each plant has the same amount of soil, sunlight, and listens to the same music. In this investigation, the independent variable is ...
The type of plant
The amount of sunlight
The type of music
The type of liquid
Tags
NGSS.MS-LS1-5
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
Angelina set up an experiment to see how the mass of a ball affects the distance it rolls off a ramp. Identify the independent variable.
Distance traveled by the ball
Height of the ramp
Mass of the ball
Who set up the experiment (Ms. S, etc)
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
Which statement is the best argument for a hypothesis that has evidence to reinforce its claim?
The results create the hypothesis.
The results prove the hypothesis
The results change the hypothesis.
The results support the hypothesis
Tags
NGSS.MS-LS2-4
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
What is a hypothesis
An idea in science
A question and or prediction about a phenomenon
An idea backed by tested factual evidence
Data and facts from experimentation
An experiment
Tags
NGSS.MS-LS1-5
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