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A dependent variable is

A
directly changed by the experimenter.
B
manipulated by changes to the independent variable.
C
a variable that is kept constant.
D
a variable that is used as a control.
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Which of the following is not one of the three principles from which the metric system is based?

A
There is one unit for each measurable quantity.
B
Prefixes are used to signify multiples of each unit.
C
Metric measurements cannot be converted to any other form of measurement.
D
The basic units are related to each other.
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Which of the following types of models is most likely to be used to predict earthquakes?

A
idea model
B
physical model
C
computer model
D
none of the above
4

Which of the following is an observation and not an inference?

A
A cup with steam coming from it will be hot to the touch.
B
Dark clouds in the sky will mean rain later in the afternoon.
C
Bubbles form when two chemicals are mixed together.
D
A plastic bag moving along the ground is being pushed by the wind.
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When conducting scientific research or experimentation, researchers carefully analyze and evaluate results to determine a valid conclusion. A scientist conducts an experiment to determine how different brands of fish food affect tropical fish growth. The scientist determines that all of their fish grow better when fed a specific brand of fish food. Why would it be important to question the results of this experiment?

A
it may be incorrect
B
it may be based on opinions
C
information can be biased
D
all of the above
6

How many significant figures are in the measurement 0.020 km?

A
1
B
2
C
3
D
4
7

The main purpose of models is to gain a better understanding of the world.

A
T
B
F
8

Following proper safety guidelines _______.

A
minimizes the chance of accidents occurring in lab
B
involves using a fire extinguisher
C
prevents accidents from occurring in lab
D
requires using a safety shower
9

Which of the following is not used to perform experiments with liquids?

A
beakers
B
flasks
C
graduated cylinders
D
rulers
10

Scientists use critical thinking skills throughout the process of research or experimentation. A student notices that their energy level always seems to decrease when they drink soda, but they seem to have more energy when they don’t drink soda. The student decides to conduct an experiment to determine if their soda intake really does have an effect on their energy level. What critical thinking step has the student just completed in the situation described above?

A
Asking a question
B
Evaluating a promotional claim
C
Adjusting a conclusion
D
Determining a logical conclusion
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A transmission electron microscope would be the best microscope choice to study _______.

A
structures smaller than cells
B
single celled organisms
C
plant leaves
D
amphibian organs
12

Models need to be changed when _______.

A
they are based on experimental data
B
scientific understanding changes
C
they represent a phenomenon
D
they are designed to answer a question
13

There is no simple way to determine whether a website has an editorial process to evaluate the factual accuracy of the information presented.

A
T
B
F
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What is the difference between the question and hypothesis steps in scientific inquiry?

A
The question step provides the question to be studied, while the hypothesis step provides a proposed answer to the question.
B
The question step involves putting the hypothesis into question format.
C
The question is the problem to be studied, while the hypothesis is the answer found after experimentation.
D
There is effectively no difference between the two steps.
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What is 0.25 kilometers expressed in centimeters?

A
25000 cm
B
250 cm
C
0.000025 cm
D
2500 cm
17

Safety equipment like fire extinguishers and fire blankets are used to prevent accidents.

A
T
B
F
18

Which of the following is the SI unit used to measure length?

A
kilogram
B
liter
C
meter
D
Kelvin

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