Hypotheses, Theories, and Laws Answers

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Which provides a baseline for an experimental investigation?

A
hypothesis
B
control group
C
dependent variable
D
independent variable
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Sheila conducts an investigation to see how the amount of salt dissolved in water affects the density of the water. Which statement best describes the correct plan for her procedure?

A
The density and the amount of water are controls, and the amount of salt and the type of salt are variables.
B
The amount of water and the amount of salt are controls, and the type of salt and the density are variables.
C
The type of salt and the amount of water are controls, and the amount of salt and the density are variables.
D
The type of salt and the density of water are controls, and the amount of salt and the amount of water are variables.
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Lidia plans an experimental investigation to see how the thickness of a lens affects the point where a beam of light is focused. She plans to shine light through a lens and measure the distance to a screen that is placed where the beam focuses.What are the controls in Lidia’s investigation?

A
the material and thickness of the lens
B
the type of light and the material of the lens
C
the distance to the screen and the type of light
D
the thickness of the lens and the distance to the screen
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Maggie is a member of her school’s environmental club and is interested in recycling. She asks the question, “How does exposure to the environment affect recyclable plastics?”What best describes why and how Maggie should change her question to make it a better scientific question?

A
The answer to the question leads to a testable hypothesis, so the question should be changed to prevent testing.
B
The question involves giving an opinion about recycling, so it should be changed to rely only on facts.
C
The focus of the question is too broad, so it should be narrowed to a single environmental factor.
D
The results are too uncertain, so the question should be changed to one that has a known outcome.
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in Box 1 only
B
in Box 2 only
C
in Box 2, 3, and 4
D
in Box 1, 2, 3, and 4
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Rhonda watched a video taken by a camera that was lifted into the upper atmosphere by a weather balloon. She saw the balloon pop when it reached a certain height. Afterward, Rhonda wondered what effect the air pressure at high altitudes has on the volume of gas in balloons.What scientific practice is Rhonda performing?

A
asking a question
B
providing explanations
C
communicating results
D
performing an investigation
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Which kind of investigations never include a hypothesis?

A
experimental
B
systematic
C
descriptive
D
comparative
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Which statement best describes comparative and descriptive investigations?

A
They both include a question, procedure and conclusion.
B
They both include a hypothesis.
C
They both require a specified control group.
D
They both use independent and dependent variables.
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Omar observes that many buildings in his city were built using limestone. He has read that acid rain can damage limestone. He also knows that limestone reacts with acids and that chemical reactions are affected by temperature. With this in mind, he conducts an investigation to see how the amount of damage to the limestone is affected by the amount of acid on the stone.Which statement describes the correct plan for his procedure?

A
The temperature and the amount of damage to the limestone are controls. The amount of acid and the type of limestone are variables.
B
The temperature and the type of limestone are controls. The amount of acid and the amount of damage to the limestone are variables.
C
The amount of acid and the type of limestone are controls. The temperature and the amount of damage to the limestone are variables.
D
The amount of acid and the amount of damage to the limestone are controls. The type of limestone and temperature are variables.
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Chou is curious about the effect of magnets on how plants grow. He sets up ten pots with alfalfa sprouts. He places strong magnets under five of the pots but does not put magnets under the other five pots.This is an example of which scientific practice?

A
collecting data
B
providing explanations
C
communicating results
D
performing an investigation

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