Unit Test — Unit test Answers

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3

Charles is conducting an experiment to test the hypothesis that identical twins throughout the world have different fingerprints.How can Charles best conduct this experiment to avoid limitations?

A
limit the budget of the experiment
B
conduct smaller studies over time
C
expand the scope of the experiment
D
conduct one large study in a short amount of time
4

The scatterplot shows how much ice cream people consume in relation to outside temperature.

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A
No one eats ice cream when the temperature is below 40°F.
B
Temperature affects the amount of ice cream people eat.
C
People get tired of eating so much ice cream in the summer months.
D
It has to be above 50°F for a person to eat more than 0.35 pints of ice cream.
6

How could a scientist demonstrate ethical behavior?

A
by using data collected by another scientist and not crediting the scientist
B
by videotaping participants and obtaining permission after the study
C
by using participant feedback from a study after obtaining permission
D
by testing a new drug and not mentioning the side effects
7

Which is one of the contributions that supported the development of the Clean Water Act?

A
collecting water samples to confirm the presence of cholera
B
developing and enacting the Protocol on Water and Health
C
creating legislation to ease restrictions on rules about water pollution control
D
detailing the number of countries affected by contaminated water around the world
8

The images show how telescope technology has advanced over time.Which telescope was first used to observe the skies?

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A
Galileo’s telescope
B
Hubble Space Telescope
C
Gran Telescopio Canarias
D
Leviathan of Parsonstown
10

Which action describes the first step in both scientific investigation and technological design?

A
researching how solar panels work
B
identifying a need for a solar panel
C
communicating to the team that solar panels are easy to install
D
designing a solution by sketching a prototype for a solar panel
14

Scientists are studying cell-to-cell communication in a human spleen.How would scientists most likely use technology during this study?

A
to draw a diagram showing how cellular communication occurs
B
to predict what triggers cells-to-cell communication
C
to determine safety procedures to be used in the laboratory
D
to determine the number of visible cells by counting them
15

Which phrase best describes the role of science in forming the Clean Water Act?

A
reporting cost-effective ways to reduce pollution
B
monitoring how many people suffer from cholera
C
releasing guidelines to enforce chlorine use at treatment plants
D
determining the need to create the Environmental Protection Agency
16

For which question could a scientist develop a testable hypothesis?

A
Which grocery store is the best?
B
When will dinosaurs roam Earth again?
C
Do all kinds of wood float in water?
D
Should everyone use solar-powered cars?
17

Which phrase best defines a prototype?

A
the final product, which has undergone extensive testing and redesign
B
a model that has been redesigned and retested several times
C
the criteria established to help solve a problem
D
a model from which later versions are developed
18

Which is a factual statement that cannot be changed or replaced?

A
hypothesis
B
scientific theory
C
scientific law
D
observation
19

A group of students conducts an experiment to test the amount of sugar that can be dissolved in water at 50°F, 100°F, and 200°F.Which suggestion will help increase confidence in the results?

A
Michael suggests timing each addition of sugar.
B
Ali suggests using her hand to verify the temperature of the water.
C
Joel suggests testing salt along with sugar to see if they dissolve at different speeds.
D
Zander suggests that each student complete an experiment individually and compare results.
20

Mary is conducting an experiment on how pollution affects plant growth. How can she ensure that her data are reliable?

A
by repeating trials during an experiment
B
by keeping the results private
C
by recording values without units
D
by making a single observation

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