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1.

A variable whose value changes as a result of changes to other variables is a(n) (a)

Choose from the below words

independent variable.

dependent variable.

constant.

control.

2.

A standard used to compare the results of the experiment/remains constant from experiment to experiment is a(n)

a)

constant.

b)

control.

c)

dependent variable.

d)

independent variable.

3.

A factor that is a quantity that can have more than one value is a

a)

model.

b)

constant.

c)

variable.

d)

method.

4.

It represents an idea, event, or object to help people observe or test it to better understand

a)

variable

b)

model

c)

bias

d)

theory

5.

The variable you change to see how it affects another variable

a)

Dependent variable

b)

Independent variable

c)

Bias

d)

Control

6.

It occurs when a scientist's expectations change how the results are viewed

a)

Scientific law

b)

Scientific theory

c)

Bias

d)

Model

7.

The general pattern of investigational procedures

a)

Scientific Method

b)

Theory

c)

Scientific Law

d)

Hypothesis

8.

A possible explanation or prediction of a problem based on observation and prior knowledge that can be tested by experimentation

a)

Conclusion

b)

Problem

c)

Hypothesis

d)

Experiment

9.

An explanation of things, events, or natural phenomena using observations and knowledge gained from multiple investigations or large amounts of data

a)

Theory

b)

Scientific law

c)

Hypothesis

d)

Experiment

10.

A statement about what happens in nature that seems to be true all the time

a)

Experiment

b)

Scientific Law

c)

Theory

d)

Standard

11.

Well-organized procedures for testing the effect of one thing on another under controlled conditions

a)

Standard

b)

Experiment

c)

Scientific Method

d)

Variable

12.

Problem, research, hypothesis, experiment, analyze data, and conclusion

a)

Scientific Law

b)

Scientific Method

c)

Theory

d)

Model

13.

A process that uses observation and investigation to gain knowledge about the regularities in nature

a)

Theory

b)

Science

c)

Technology

d)

Standard

14.

Science that deals with matter and energy

a)

Physical Science

b)

Life Science

c)

Earth Science

d)

Standard

15.

Science that deals with living things

a)

Life science

b)

Physical science

c)

Earth science

d)

Techmology

16.

Science that investigates Earth and space

a)

Physical science

b)

Life science

c)

Earth science

d)

Model

17.

What is the standard unit for length?

a)

Meter

b)

Seconds

c)

Mole

d)

Feet

18.

What is the standard unit for mass?

a)

Kilogram

b)

Gram

c)

Slug

d)

Pound

19.

What do we call the amount of space something takes up?

a)

Volume

b)

Area

c)

Surface

d)

Density

20.

What is the volume of a cube with a side of 2 cm?

a)

2 cm^3

b)

8 cm^3

c)

4 cm^3

d)

20 cm^3

21.

What do we call anything that has mass and takes up space?

a)

Matter

b)

Weight

c)

Volume

d)

Density

22.

What is the SI base unit for mass?

a)

pounds

b)

grams

c)

I have no idea!

d)

Ounces

23.

What do we call the quantity of matter?

a)

Mass

b)

Weight

c)

Volume

d)

Density

24.

What do we call the mass per volume? Example g/cm^3

a)

Density

b)

Volume

c)

Weight

d)

Matter

25.

What is the SI base unit for time?

a)

hour

b)

minute

c)

second

d)

What are you talking about?

26.

The SI base unit of length is the

a)

kilometer

b)

meter

c)

liter

d)

kilogram

27.

What is the amount of space occupied by an object?

a)

length

b)

volume

c)

mass

d)

density

28.

What is the distance between two points?

a)

length

b)

volume

c)

mass

d)

density

29.

What is the SI base unit for temperature?

a)

Kelvin, K

b)

Fahrenheit, F

c)

Celsius, C

d)

No idea...

30.

Of the following, the only unit that cannot be used to express volume is ___________.

a)

L

b)

kg

c)

cm3

d)

mL

31.

A beaker contains 0.42 L of water. The beaker's volume is _________ mL.

a)

4.2

b)

0.042

c)

42

d)

420

32.

How many meters in 1.2 km?

a)

1200

b)

.0012

c)

12000

d)

.012

33.

The string is 3.2 cm. How many meters long is it?

a)

.032

b)

32

c)

3200

d)

.0032

34.

What is the symbol for the prefix kilo-?

a)

L

b)

m

c)

k

d)

kg

35.

Which of the following is equivalent to 4.5 m?

a)

450 km

b)

450 cm

c)

0.45 km

d)

45 cm

36.

When converting between SI prefixes, what should you do if you are moving from smaller to larger units?

a)

move the decimal to the left

b)

move the decimal to the right

c)

do not move the decimal

d)

use dimensional analysis

37.

Convert from meters to cm: 9 meters

a)

900 cm

b)

90 cm

c)

0.9 cm

d)

0.09 cm

38.

Convert 17 m to cm:

a)

0.17 cm

b)

0.017 cm

c)

1,700 cm

d)

170 cm

39.

Convert 300 meters to centimeters:

a)

3000 cm

b)

0.3 cm

c)

30,000 cm

d)

3 cn

40.

240 cm = ___________ m

a)

2400

b)

24

c)

2.4

d)

0.24

41.

15.6 L = ___________ mL

a)

15,600

b)

156,000

c)

1,560,000

d)

15,600,000

42.

2804 mg = ___________ g

a)

0.2804

b)

2.804

c)

28.04

d)

280.4

43.

490,000 g =____ kg

a)

490

b)

49

c)

4,900

d)

0.49

44.

How many significant figures (sig figs) are in the value 1204?

(a)

45.

How many sig figs are in the value 1.20*10^-3?

(a)

46.

How many sig figs are in the value 0.00200?

(a)

47.

Give the value of the following calculation to the proper number of sig figs. Don't forget to include units!

$\frac{4.1\ m}{2.60\ s}$

(a)

48.

Do the following calculation, giving the final answer to the proper number of sig figs. Don't forget your units!

$0.076\ -\ 0.0012$

(a)

49.

Solve the expression $3\ cm\ \cdot\ 4.0\ cm$ . Give the answer to the proper number of sig figs.

a)

12 cm²

b)

10 cm²

c)

12.0 cm²

d)

10 cm

50.

Which of the following conversion factors are needed to convert the value 65 mi/h to units of km/h? Select all that apply.

a)

$\frac{1\ h}{60\ \min}$

b)

$\frac{1\ \min}{60\ s}$

c)

$\frac{1\ h}{3600\ s}$

d)

$\frac{1.609\ km}{1\ mi}$

51.

Conversions are methods of expressing a physical measurement or quantity via a different term (e.g. length in feet or inches). Which of the following can be multiplied by a given quantity without changing the physical meaning of the value? Select all that apply.

a)

$\frac{12\ in}{1\ ft}$

b)

$\frac{60\ s}{1\ \min}$

c)

$\frac{1000\ m}{1\ km}$

d)

$\frac{1\ in}{2.54\ cm}$

52.

Some conversions require multiple steps. Which of the following conversion factors would be used to convert 1.25 years to seconds? Select all that apply.

a)

$\frac{365\ days}{1\ year}$

b)

$\frac{24\ h}{1\ day}$

c)

$\frac{1\ h}{60\ \min}$

d)

$\frac{1\ \min}{60\ s}$

53.

Convert 5.0 gal to mL. Show all steps (include picture with answer). Some useful conversion factors: 1 gal = 4 qt; 1.057 qt = 1 L. Remember to use proper sig figs and include units!

(a)

54.

Match the correct SI base unit to the type of measurement.

a)

Length or Distance

1.

m

b)

Volume

2.

L

c)

Time

3.

s

d)

Mass

4.

g

e)

Temperature

5.

K

55.

Why are graphs important?

a)

They visually show information

b)

The store data

c)

They look colorful

d)

They provide pictures for science books

56.

Why would you use a line graph?

a)

To show the relationship between the independent and dependent variable.

b)

When the data forms a straight line.

c)

When the data shows fractions of a whole.

d)

When the data doesn't have any trends with it.

57.

What variable is on the X axis in a line graph?

a)

Independent

b)

Dependent

c)

Control

d)

Constant

58.

What must the total of the values add up to in a circle chart?

a)

100

b)

1000

c)

1

d)

.1

59.

What graph shows a fix quantity broken down into parts?

a)

Circle

b)

Bar

c)

Line

d)

Total

60.

What graphs are used to compare information collected by counting different groups?

a)

Bar

b)

Circle

c)

Line

d)

Pie

61.

A visual display of data or information

a)

model

b)

graph

c)

photograph

d)

percentages

62.

Information collected by counting can best be displayed on a

a)

line graph

b)

circle graph

c)

bar graph

d)

stem and plot graph

63.

In a line graph, the dependent variable is plotted on the _____

a)

x-axis

b)

y-axis

64.

A graph that shows information as parts of a circle is a _____

a)

line graph

b)

circle graph

c)

bar graph

d)

stem and plot graph

65.

A type of graph that is useful for showing trends or continuous change is a _________________

a)

line graph

b)

bar graph

c)

circle graph

d)

stem and plot graph

66.

Information in a circle graph is often shown as ___________

a)

letters

b)

highest to lowest

c)

percentages

d)

photos

67.

In a line graph, the independent variable is plotted on the _________ axis.

a)

horizontal

b)

vertical

c)

curved

d)

changing

68.

How many students take the bus to school?

a)

35

b)

20

c)

10

d)

15

69.

How many more runs did Tracy have than Sarah and Patty combined?

a)

6

b)

8

c)

2

d)

1

70.

How many more students liked Chocolate than Mint Chocolate Chip and Strawberry combined?

a)

8

b)

6

c)

14

d)

12

71.

When was the greatest amount of shoppers at the store?

a)

10am

b)

1pm

c)

6pm

d)

2pm

72.

How many push-ups were done on Monday?

a)

5

b)

10

c)

15

d)

20

73.

On which 2 days was the temperature the same?

a)

2 and 8

b)

1 and 6

c)

3 and 4

d)

5 and 8

74.

How much does it cost to have your lawn mowed for 2 hours?

a)

$16

b)

$17

c)

$18

d)

$19

75.

How many people voted altogether?

a)

10

b)

12

c)

15

d)

16

76.

Which cereal received the least amount of votes?

a)

Corn Flakes

b)

Cheerios

c)

Life

d)

Kix

77.

What kind of graph is this?

a)

Color

b)

Bar

c)

Line

d)

Pie

78.

Which of the following is not technology?

a)

Application of scientific knowledge

b)

Skill or task a person performs

c)

Changes over time

d)

Is an exploration process to gain knowledge.

79.

What do we call a network of people and objects that work together to perform a task?

a)

Technological Systems

b)

Internet

c)

Networking System

d)

Technology Group

80.

What is a society?

a)

A group of people that share similar values and beliefs

b)

People who support technology only they agree with

c)

All members in an area

d)

Members of a country

81.

Which of the following is not an economic force shaping technology?

a)

Federal Government

b)

Private Foundations

c)

Private Industries

d)

Society

82.

What do we call the technical application of using living things or systems?

a)

Biotechnology

b)

Technology System

c)

Private Industries

d)

Ethical choices

83.

What do ethics help scientist do?

a)

Establish guidelines

b)

Establish Laws

c)

Limit what a scientist can do

d)

Funds scientific research

84.

Which two are examples of biotechnology?

a)

Stem cell reseach

b)

Genetically engineered crops

c)

Solar charging batteries

d)

Fast drying cement

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