WorksheetsChapter 2: The Tools of Science
Total questions: 17
Worksheet time: 10mins
Which of the following would you measure using a balance?
volume
mass
length
temperature
You measure the length of a string three times and get the values of 34.0 cm, 34.1 cm, and 34.2 cm. The actual length is 39.0 cm. What can you say about your measurements?
They are accurate but not precise.
They are precise but not accurate.
They are both accurate and precise.
They are neither accurate nor precise.
What does it most likely mean if a graph shows no identifiable trends?
There are more than two variables.
The graph has no use or value.
There is no relationship between the variables.
There is a strong relationship between the variables.
Which two types of data can be displayed by graphs?
population data and numerical data
categorical data and temperature data
categorical data and numerical data
categorical data and climate data
If an accident occurs in your classroom, what is the first thing you should do?
start first aid treatment
go to the nearest hospital
find the emergency equipment
notify your teacher
Which of the following would you measure using a graduated cylinder?
volume
mass
length
temperature
For which of the following would the kilometer be the most appropriate unit of measure?
the wing span of a hummingbird
the height of a very tall person
the length of an ant
the distance from Indianapolis to Lafayette
If a shoe box measures 6 cm high, 7 cm wide, and 20 cm long, what is its volumer?
420 cm
420 cubic cm
840 cubic cm
840 cm
Each unit in the SI system is (a) times larger than the next smallest unit.
The amount of matter contained in a given volume for a substance is called
volume
mass
density
weight
Just as in the lab, safety is also important when doing activities in the (a) .
Whenever you perform a lab, your chief concern must be
fun
safety
learning
lab prep
The percent difference between the known value and its measured value is called the
percent error
percent value
percent difference
percent data
The SI system is a __________________ measurement system.
nonstandard
standard
Line graphs can help you identify _________ and make predictions.
mistakes
values
trends
errors
What is used to alert you to possible dangers and identify safety equipment you should use?
first aid kit
safety symbols
field
your teacher
You should know the location of what in case there is an accident in the classroom?
first aid kit
safety symbols
field
your teacher
