Science Midterm Practice

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What do botanists, chemists, and volcanologists have in common?

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They all gather information to answer questions about the natural world.

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What happens to light energy when it strikes a colored glass plate?

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Light rays can be refracted, which means they change direction as they pass through the glass.

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Which of the following is NOT a way to gain scientific knowledge?

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Making assumptions is NOT a way to gain scientific knowledge.

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How does thermal energy flow between two objects with different temperatures?

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Thermal energy flows from the object with higher temperature to the object with lower temperature.

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What tool is used to measure the volume of water?

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A graduated cylinder is used to measure the volume of water.

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What is refraction?

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Refraction is the bending of light as it passes from one medium to another.

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What is the scientific method?

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The scientific method is a systematic process for investigating phenomena, acquiring new knowledge, or correcting and integrating previous knowledge.

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What is thermal energy?

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Thermal energy is the energy that comes from the temperature of matter; it is the total energy of all the particles in an object.

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What is the role of a chemist?

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A chemist studies matter and its interactions, including how substances combine and react.

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What is the difference between a hypothesis and a theory?

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A hypothesis is a testable prediction, while a theory is a well-substantiated explanation of an aspect of the natural world.