SOL Science Review

What is the difference between a scientific and a non-scientific question?

• A scientific question is always about biology, while a non-scientific question is about physics.

• A scientific question is based on opinions, while a non-scientific question is based on facts.

• A scientific question can be tested and measured, while a non-scientific question cannot.

• A scientific question is always easy to answer, while a non-scientific question is difficult.

Give an example of a testable question.

• What is the capital of France?

• How does photosynthesis occur?

• Why is the sky blue?

• What is 2 + 2?

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A hypothesis is:

• a proven fact

• a testable prediction

• an untestable idea

• a random guess

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What is a design problem?

• A challenge in creating a plan or drawing for something.

• A type of mathematical equation.

• A software bug.

• A type of physical exercise.

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What are variables in an experiment?

• Factors that can be changed or controlled in an experiment

• The results of an experiment

• The hypothesis of an experiment

• The conclusion of an experiment

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Two metric units used in science are:

• inches and pounds

• meters and liters

• feet and gallons

• yards and ounces

The tools used to measure temperature, mass, and volume are:

• Thermometer, Scale, Graduated Cylinder

• Barometer, Balance, Beaker

• Thermometer, Ruler, Flask

• Hygrometer, Scale, Pipette

Elapsed time is measured using:

• a stopwatch

• a calendar

• a thermometer

• a ruler

What kind of graph is best for showing changes over time?

• Bar graph

• Line graph

• Pie chart

• Scatter plot

Scientists use bar graphs to:

• display data visually

• conduct experiments

• write research papers

• analyze chemical reactions

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