Science: Matter and Energy - Test 1 (Chapters 1-2)

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Which material will float in water (p = 1.0 g/cm³)? Options: coal (p = 1.3 g/cm³), maple wood (p = 0.75 g/cm³), osmium (p = 22.5 g/cm³), None will float.

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maple wood (p = 0.75 g/cm³)

Front

Sophia notices that her plants are not growing well and wonders why. She decides to come up with a possible explanation for this problem. Which step of the scientific method is Sophia performing?

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hypothesizing

Front

Which step of the scientific method is being performed when organizing data and researching findings of others?

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observing

Front

Jackson's statement: "If soil is rich in nitrogen, then grass will grow in it." What term describes this statement?

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hypothetical proposition

Front

What are the minimum characteristics that a backpack design must have to function?

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criteria

Front

What property causes Jackson to keep moving forward on his bicycle after he stops pedaling?

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inertia

Front

How many significant digits are in the measurement 1000.10 grams?

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6

Front

What prefix is added to a unit to indicate one-thousandth?

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milli-

Front

Aria observes that the grass is wet in the morning and notices it rained last night. What is a conclusion based on reasoning from this evidence?

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inference

Front

What do the statements "If a boat is made of iron, it will not float in water. William's boat is made of iron. Therefore, it will not float in water." demonstrate?

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affirming the antecedent