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Variables & Lab Safety

Total questions: 10

Worksheet time: 5mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

Molly harvests mushrooms in the forests of Oregon and then sells them to local restaurant chefs. The greater the weight of the mushrooms, the greater their value.

w = the weight of the mushrooms

v = the value of the mushrooms

a)

v is the independent variable and w is the dependent variable

b)

w is the independent variable and v is the dependent variable

2.

A constant or controlled variable is one which

a)

must be included in an experiment so as to add the element of human error.

b)

is a type of second independent variable which allows one to test multiple effects in a single experiment.

c)

is undesirable and adds a source of error to the experiment.

d)

is kept consistent between the two groups being compared.

3.

A study was conducted to determine the effects of climbing different altitudes on a climber's memory.


What is the INDEPENDENT VARIABLE?

a)

Same mountain climbed. Only test males.

b)

Different altitudes

c)

Climber's memory

4.

The mass of the object is 76.5 g. This is considered a(n) . . .

a)

qualitative observation

b)

inference

c)

quantitative observation

5.

The solution in the beaker is colorless. This is considered a(n) . . .

a)

qualitative observation

b)

inference

c)

quantitative observation

6.
How many variables can be tested in a controlled experiment?
a)
one
b)
two
c)
three
d)
as many as possible
7.
The measurable factor in an experiment is known as the: 
a)
Control
b)
Independent Variable
c)
Constant
d)
Dependent Variable
8.
Approved eye protection devices (such as goggles) are worn in the laboratory
a)
 to avoid eye strain
b)
to improve your vision
c)
only if you don’t have corrective glasses
d)
 any time chemicals, heat or glassware are used
9.
Hot glass looks the same as cold glass.
a)
True
b)
False
10.
Chipped or cracked glassware is okay to use.
a)
True
b)
False