Flashcard on Depth of Knowledge Levels

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Which of the following best defines a hypothesis in the scientific method? A proven fact, A testable prediction, A mathematical formula, A scientific law

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A testable prediction

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What is the primary purpose of a control variable in a scientific experiment?

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To keep conditions constant

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Which step comes first in the scientific method?

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Making observations

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A student wants to test how the angle of a ramp affects the speed of a rolling ball. Which is the independent variable?

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The angle of the ramp

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You are given a set of data from an experiment. Which method would you use to determine if your hypothesis is supported?

Back

Compare the data to your prediction

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A scientist observes that a plant grows faster in sunlight than in shade. What is the next logical step in the scientific method?

Back

Form a hypothesis about sunlight and plant growth

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Which of the following quantities is a vector? Speed, Distance, Displacement, Time

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Displacement

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If a car moves 60 meters east in 3 seconds, what is its average velocity?

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20 m/s east

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A position-time graph shows a straight line sloping upward. What does this indicate about the object's motion?

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The object is moving at constant velocity

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