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WorksheetsEndotherms and Insulation Experiment Quiz
Total questions: 12
Worksheet time: 11mins
What is the main problem that mammals and other endotherms face in extremely cold environments?
Finding food
Regulating temperature
Escaping predators
Finding shelter
What is the first step in testing the materials for insulation?
Set up a jar with cold water and a thermometer.
Fill a jar with hot water and place a thermometer in it.
Use a jar with no water and cover it with saran wrap.
Place a thermometer in an empty jar.
How often should you take readings on the thermometer according to the instructions?
Every 5 minutes
Every 10 minutes
Every 2 minutes
Every 15 minutes
What is the independent (manipulated) variable in an experiment?
The variable that is measured
The variable that is changed
The variable that is constant
The standard for comparison
What is the dependent (responding) variable in an experiment?
The variable that is changed
The variable that is constant
The variable that is measured
The standard for comparison
What kind of data will you need to collect to determine the best insulator?
The temperature of the material
How fast the temperature changes in the jar
The size of the material being tested
The time it takes to fill the jar with water
How often should temperature readings be taken according to the instructions?
Every minute
Every two minutes
Every five minutes
Every ten minutes
What should you ensure when wrapping the jar with insulation?
The jar is completely covered
The thermometer is still readable
The insulation is colorful
The jar is airtight
What is the dependent (responding) variable?
time
temperature
insulation
Which is an adaptation of the bison that allows it to stay warm in the cold winter months
it uses its horns to defend itself from predators
it has hooves that allow it to move quickly across the grasslands
it has a thick layer of fur covering its entire body
it has flat teeth that helps it to chew the grasses on the plains
What were the students most likely
investigating?
Which bird’s feet have hollow bones?
Which birds can hop the farthest?
Which model of a bird’s foot moves more
water?
Why do bird’s have different feet?
