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ACT Graph Prep 3

Total questions: 45

Worksheet time: 1hrs 17mins

Name
Class
Date
1.
Based only on the data table, what is MOST LIKELY a source of error? 
a)
The students did not use the same starting water temperature for each material
b)
The students used 2 minute time intervals and should have used longer ones
c)
The students only tested 3 different exothermic reactions
d)
The students measured in degrees Celsius.
2.

Which data below matches the data presented in the graph?

a)

Jan 4 cm

Mar 5 cm

May 14 cm

b)

Jan 4 cm

Mar 5 cm

May 13 cm

c)

Jan 5 cm

Mar 6 cm

May 14 cm

d)

Jan 4 cm

Mar 5 cm

May 5 cm

3.

Examine the line graph below. If the population of Centerville continues to increase at the same rate, what will the population be in the year 2010?

a)

16,000 people

b)

6500 people

c)

9500 people

d)

8000 people

4.

Joseph counted all of the different trees in the woods near his house. He made a graph showing his results. Which of the following conclusions can Joseph draw from his graph?

a)

There are more elms than oaks in the woods near his house.

b)

Cedars are the tallest trees in the woods near his house.

c)

There are 95 trees in the woods near his house.

d)

Maple trees are not able to grow in the woods near his house.

5.

It is important to share data from scientific experiments with others. Which of the following methods is a valid way to present collected data?

a)

There is no need to present scientific data

b)

Record the data in a private lab journal.

c)

Publish the data in an academic journal

d)

Give a speech about the data if the data supports the original hypothesis

6.

Examine the graph. What variable is the independent variable?

a)

month

b)

rainfall in centimeters

c)

both

7.

Examine the graph. Which variable is the dependent variable?

a)

population (in thousands)

b)

year

8.

According to the bar graph which breed of dog is there more of in this kennel?

a)

beagle

b)

collie

c)

poodle

d)

bulldog

9.

How are scientific evidence and scientific conclusions related?

a)

Scientific evidence and scientific conclusions are the same thing.

b)

Scientific evidence is based on scientific conclusions.

c)

Scientific conclusion must be made before examining scientific evidence.

d)

Scientific conclusions are based on scientific evidence.

10.
a)

Algae multiply most rapidly at 35oC.

b)

Algae multiply most slowly at 20oC.

c)

Algae multiply most rapidly at 20oC.

d)

Algae multiply most slowly at 10oC.

11.
a)

The bacteria will be completely killed off if the antibiotics dosage is increased.

b)

The patient should have not taken the antibiotics again after day 5.

c)

The patient has become immune to the bacteria by day 10.

d)

The bacteria developed resistance to the antibiotics.

12.

Experiment: How does the flavor of ice cream affect the speed of melting?

The flavor of ice cream is the ___________ variable.

a)

independent

b)

dependent

13.

Experiment: Does changing the wing shape to make it more narrow affect the distance a paper airplane will fly?


The wing shape is the ___________ variable.

a)

independent

b)

dependent

14.
Experiment: How does watching TV during studying affect a student’s test grades?

The students grades are the ___________ variable.
a)
independent
b)
dependent
15.
Experiment: Do roses grow more in height in partial or direct sunlight?
The growth height is the ____________  variable.
a)
independent
b)
dependent
16.
Experiment: How does adding cardio to one’s daily schedule affect their heart rate?
The heart rate is the ________________  variable.
a)
independent
b)
dependent
17.
The independent variable is the
a)
one you measure.
b)
one you change.
18.
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 ...
a)
The type of plant
b)
The amount of sunlight
c)
The type of music
d)
The type of liquid
19.

A student wants to test how different amounts of UV light affect the growth of the bacteria, Staphylococcus aureus. She wants to grow the bacteria in petri dishes for her experiment. Which of the following variables should NOT be held constant in this experiment?

a)

amount of UV light bacteria is exposed to

b)

amount of time to grow bacteria

c)

location of petri dishes while growing bacteria

d)

type of bacteria (Staphylococcus aureus)

20.

A student performed an experiment that tested how many days it takes different types of grass seed to grow to a height of two inches. Four types of grass seed were tested, and the student recorded the number of days for each type to grow. Use this information to answer the next question.


What should be held constant in this experiment?

a)

amount of sunlight, amount of water, and type of soil

b)

amount of sunlight

c)

amount of water and type of soil

d)

amount of water

21.

A student is studying the effect of sunlight on plants. The student developed this hypothesis: Plants need light to make food and to grow properly. To conduct a controlled experiment, which method should she use?

a)

Choose two identical plants; put one in the dark and one near sunlight; use the same amount of water; water both regularly

b)

Choose a healthy plant; put it in a dark place; use clean water; water the plant regularly.

c)

Choose two identical plants; put each in the dark for 12 hours and then light for 12 hours; use the same amount of water; water both regularly.

d)

Choose three identical plants; put one in the dark, one near sunlight, and one in the shade, water only the plant in light.

22.
Anything in an experiment that can  be changed.
a)
models
b)
variables
c)
explanation
d)
qualitative data
23.

Which of the following is NOT a testable question?

a)

How do rockets work?

b)

Does fertilizer help plants grow bigger?

c)

Does heart rate increase with exercise?

d)

Does the freezing point of water change at different elevations?

24.
Squidward found new reeds to tryout for his clarinet.  He used an APPLAUSOMETER to measure applause after playing  Under the Sea with each reed.  The results were put in the table.
What was the dependent variable?
a)
The Song
b)
The Reed
c)
The Applause
25.

At what time is the rocket the highest according to the graph?

a)

60 seconds

b)

80 seconds

c)

100 seconds

d)

120 seconds

26.

Where is the average rate of change the largest?

a)

Between 0 and 20 seconds

b)

Between 20 and 40 seconds

c)

Between 40 and 60 seconds

d)

Between 100 and 120 seconds

27.

Which person is running the fastest?

a)

A

b)

B

c)

C

d)

Impossible to determine

28.

At what distance does the motorcycle pass the car?

a)

10 m.

b)

30 m.

c)

50 m.

d)

70 m.

29.
List the types of intervals that the graph demonstrates in order.
a)
decreasing, constant, increasing, constant
b)
increasing, decreasing, constant
c)
increasing, constant, increasing, constant
d)
increasing, constant, decreasing, constant
30.
For 1-6 Match the verbal description with the part of the graph it describes.
1. Stays the same.
a)
F
b)
A
c)
D
d)
C
31.
2.  Slowly decreases at a CONSTANT rate
a)
C
b)
A
c)
F
d)
D
32.
3.  Slowly increases at a CONSTANT rate.
a)
A
b)
B
c)
E
d)
D
33.

5. quickly decreases at a CONSTANT rate.

a)

D

b)

A

c)

F

d)

B

34.
Describe the situation.
a)
The volume of the balloon increases at a constant rate, then stays constant, then increases, then constant, and increases at a constant rate.
b)
The volume of the balloon increase at a constant rate, decreases, then stays constant, then increases, then constant, and increases at a constant rate.  
35.
Describe the situation.
a)
Sales decrease quickly at a constant rate, and then increase slowly at a constant rate.
b)
Sales stay constant, then decrease at a constant rate, and increase slowly.  
36.
Describe the situation.
a)
Horsepower increases at an increasing rate and then increases slowly.
b)
Horsepower increases at a constant rate and then increases slowly.
37.
What is happening in this graph from point B to C?
a)
The object is going down a hill.
b)

The object is returning to its starting speed.

c)
The object is slowing down.
d)
The object is staying still.
38.

Look at the line graph. What do the numbers on the left side of the graph represent?

a)

The number of people aged 65 or older in millions.

b)

The number of people aged 65 or under in millions.

c)

The number of people aged 65 or older as a percentage.

d)

The number of people aged 65 or under as a percentage.

39.

Look at the line graph. Which is the best description for the line representing country A?

a)

The population increased steadily then declined.

b)

The population remained steady then increased slightly.

c)

The population remained steady then increased dramatically.

40.

Look at the line graph. What was the population of country B in 2000?

a)

38 million

b)

500, 000

c)

25 million

41.

Look at the line graph. What will the population of country A be in 2050?

a)

2%

b)

2 million

c)

2.8 million

42.

Look at the line graph. Which country does the following statement best describe?

"The population aged over 65 is expected to reach 20 million by the year 2100."

a)

A

b)

B

c)

C

43.

Look at the line graph. Which country does the following statement best describe?

"Overall, the population grew rapidly but is predicted to decrease."

a)

A

b)

B

c)

C

44.

Look at the line graph. Which country does the following statement best describe?

"The population will increase from approximately half a million in 2000 to two million in 2050."

a)

A

b)

B

c)

C

45.

Look at the line graph. Which country does the following statement best describe?

"The population is expected to almost double from 2000 to 2050."

a)

A

b)

B

c)

C