Scientific Explanations Chapter 0 Chapter Test A Multiple Choice

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Date
Chapter Test A
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Directions: On the line before each statement, write the letter of the correct answer.
1. Scientific inquiry often results in the development of
, such as
televisions and MP3 players.
A. new materials
B. new technologies
C. possible explanations
2. Scalpels and scissors are examples of
A. dissecting tools.
B. measuring tools.
C. magnifying tools.
3. A possible explanation that can be tested by scientific investigation is a
A. hypothesis.
B. scientific law.
C. scientific theory.
Matching
4. the factor measured or observed in a controlled
experiment
5. a description of how close a measurement is to an
accepted value
6. numbers in a measurement that are known with a
certain degree of reliability
A. precision
B. dependent variable
C. accuracy
D. independent variable
E. significant digits
7. the factor in an investigation that is changed by
the investigator
8. a description of how similar measurements are to
one another
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Directions: On the line before each definition, write the letter of the term that matches it correctly. Each term is
used only once.
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Date
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Chapter Test A continued
Interpreting a Diagram
Directions: Complete this flowchart by choosing terms from the word bank and writing them in the correct spaces.
Each term is used only once.
Ask a Question
Communicate Results
Draw Conclusions
Test Hypothesis
Steps in a Scientific Investigation
9.
Hypothesize and Predict
10.
Analyze Results
11.
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Short Answer
Directions: Respond to the statement on the lines provided.
13. List three ways scientists can prevent bias during investigations.
Concept Application
Directions: Respond to the statement on the lines provided. Use complete sentences.
14. Describe one controlled experiment that scientists conducted to learn more about the
possibility of using microalgae as a source of fuel.
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