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Worksheets1.03 models
Total questions: 15
Worksheet time: 8mins
What is the key idea for Module 1 Lesson 3?
Understanding scientific theories
Developing and using models
Conducting experiments
Learning about ecosystems
What is one benefit of working with a model airplane versus the real thing?
Smaller (less space required)
More expensive
Harder to manipulate
Requires more space
Which type of model is used to create a 3D representation of an object?
Physical
Conceptual
Mathematical
Visual
What type of model might be used to explain a scientific theory that has many different ideas or pieces?
Physical
Conceptual
Mathematical
Visual
How could a scale model help with something like a virus?
It makes them smaller
It makes them larger
It changes their color
It makes them heavier
What is these is a reason scientists create and use models?
To assist in making predictions
To create video games
To design clothes
To write novels
All models have limitations.
True
False
Models are ____ tools, not _____ tools.
helpful; unhelpful
perfect; pretty
useful; perfect
cool; boring
____ is a ratio of sizes used to make models more manageable.
Scale
Fractions
Data
Display
There are perfect models that accurately represent all elements of a system.
True
False
A weather map is a model that shows ______ for future weather.
statistics
predictions
images
A (a) is a representation of an object.
Which of these is a limitation of a globe as a physical model?
It cannot be touched
It cannot show details like cities or rivers
It cannot be color coded
It cannot help a user understand geography
Which type of model involves mathematical equations?
Mathematical
Physical
Conceptual
Perfect
Which of these is an appropriate scale for a model of our galaxy?
1 cm = 1 foot
1 cm = 100 miles
1 cm = 10,000 liters
1 cm = 1 light year
