Scientific models are based on current knowledge, which can limit their effectiveness when new discoveries are made.
Which of the following scenarios represents the best use of a scientific model?a.predicting weather patternsb.studying the result of mixing two chemicalsc.studying the effect of oil spills on plant growthd.studying the speed of a ball down an inclined plane
Which of the following is not an example of a scientific model?a.a diagram of a cellb.a data tablec.a three-dimensional representation of an atomd.a graph showing the change in temperature and volume over time for hydrogen gas
Scientific models can be used for a variety of different purposes. Which of the following is not a possible use for a scientific model? a. study of complex systems b. study of obsolete systems c. replace study of the larger system d. answer scientific questions Please select the best answer from the choices provided
Scientific models can be used for a variety of different purposes. Which of the following statements about scientific models is not true? a. Scientific models can save money and lives. b. Scientific models allow scientists to test their predictions. c. Scientific models allow scientists to study systems that no longer exist. d. Scientific models are used rarely. Please select the best answer from the choices provided
Computer models are the only type of model that can be used to make predictions.
Which of the following types of models is generally used to predict long-term events? a.idea modelb.physical modelc.computer modeld.none of the above
Scientific models can never be changed.
The model of the solar system changed, because _______.a.understanding of the solar system changed.b.the order of the planets changed.c.the first model of the solar system was not built to scaled.none of the above
All models have limitations.
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