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PS 1.3.1-1.3.2

Total questions: 14

Worksheet time: 7mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

Models are used to represent and explain a(n)

a)

object

b)

simulation

c)

phenomenon

d)

causal mechanism

2.

Using a heat lamp to replicate the sun heating a large body of water. Which of the following is a limitation to its ability to represent the intended phenomenon?

a)

The lamp emits heat and light just like the sun

b)

Water will evaporate just like it does in the real world

c)

Water will react just like it would in the ocean

d)

The lamp is very close to the water, while the sun is very far away.

3.

A simulation is used to witness human population growth for the next million years. Which of the following rationale would best fit why it is easier to observe the model rather than observe the real thing?

a)

The real thing takes way too long

b)

The real thing is much too expensive

c)

The real thing is much too dangerous

d)

The real thing is too complicated

4.

Which of the following terms is defined as matter can be divided in half forever, never reaching a smallest piece.

a)

Particle Model of Matter

b)

Continuous Model of Matter

c)

Particulate model of matter

d)

Constant Model of Matter

5.

Which of the following terms is defined as: Matter is made from tiny particles, which themselves can't be divided into smaller pieces.

a)

Particle Model of Matter

b)

Continuous Model of Matter

c)

Particulate Model of Matter

d)

Constant Model of Matter

6.

In the water and milk experiment, which model best fits our results?

a)

Particle Model of Matter

b)

Continuous Model of Matter

c)

Particulate Model of Matter

d)

Constant Model of Matter

7.

The force caused by electrically charged objects

a)

magnetic force

b)

electric force

c)

electric field

d)

magnetic field

8.

Events that can be observed and repeated

a)

force

b)

causal mechanism

c)

phenomenon

d)

scientific model

9.

A field that extends in all directions around a charged object that exerts a force on charged objects

a)

magnetic field

b)

electric field

c)

magnetic force

d)

electric force

10.

A simplified representation of a phenomenon. Must account for ALL the observations, evidence and provide an explanation of what is observed and make predictions about the phenomenon

a)

scientific model

b)

causal mechanism

c)

particle model

d)

continuous model

11.

A push or pull that results from two objects interacting

a)

force

b)

repel

c)

attract

d)

model

12.

Which of the following models of matter is being represented in the diagram below?

a)

Particle Model of Matter

b)

Continuous Model of Matter

c)

Particulate Model of Matter

d)

Constant Model of Matter

13.

Which model is being represented in the following diagram?

a)

Particle Model of Matter

b)

Continuous Model of Matter

c)

Particulate Model of Matter

d)

Constant Model of Matter

14.

A description or representation of how a change in one component of a model changes in other components

a)

scientific model

b)

particle model of matter

c)

continuous model of matter

d)

causal mechanism