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Vocab Quiz #2

Total questions: 13

Worksheet time: 39mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

REVIEW: A ___ is a widely accepted explanation of natural phenomena.

a)

theory

b)

law

c)

pseudoscience

d)

claim

2.

REVIEW: A scientific ___ describes what will happen under certain conditions, but does NOT attempt to explain why it happens.

a)

Statement

b)

Theory

c)

Inference

d)

Law

3.

REVIEW: A(n) ___ is a logical explanation of an observation that is drawn from prior knowledge or experience.

a)

inference

b)

hypothesis

c)

observation

d)

pseudoscience claim

4.

A combination of two or more substances that can be separated by physical means is known as

a)

a pure substance

b)

a mixture

c)

an element

d)

a compound

5.

Which of the following is a pure substance that consists of only ONE kind of atom, for example, hydrogen or carbon?

a)

heterogeneous mixture

b)

homogeneous mixture

c)

element

d)

compound

6.

Which type of matter has a fixed makeup and CANNOT be separated by physical means?

a)

pure substance

b)

mixture

c)

homogeneous mixture

d)

heterogeneous mixture

7.

In this type of mixture, the components are NOT distributed evenly and can be easily distinguished from each other.

a)

heterogeneous

b)

homogeneous

c)

compound

d)

pure substance

8.

A pure substance that consists of the atoms of two or more elements chemically bonded, for example water (H2O) and carbon dioxide (CO2) are known as

a)

elements

b)

mixtures

c)

compounds

d)

colloids

9.

In which type of mixture are the components EVENLY distributed? Examples include saltwater or lemonade.

a)

heterogeneous mixture

b)

elements

c)

pure substances

d)

homogeneous mixtures

10.

Which of the following variables is TESTED during an experiment and changed by the investigator?

a)

Independent variable

b)

Dependent variable

c)

Controlled variable

d)

None of the above

11.

A quantity or quality that could change during the course of an investigation is known as a

a)

scientific method

b)

variable

c)

pseudoscience

d)

science

12.

Which of the following is kept the SAME throughout the experiment to ensure that all data is accurate and valid?

a)

Independent variable

b)

Dependent variable

c)

Controlled variable

d)

None of the above

13.

Which of the following is MEASURED in an experiment?

a)

Independent variable

b)

Dependent variable

c)

Controlled variable

d)

None of the above