Unit 1 Test

What do we call the variable deliberately changed in an experiment?

• Constant

• Dependent Variable

• Independent Variable

• Control Group

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NGSS.HS-PS1-3

What do we call the variable that is measured in an experiment?

• Constant

• Dependent Variable

• Independent Variable

• Control Group

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NGSS.MS-PS1-2

What do we call the logical interpretation of something based on what scientists ALREADY know? (using 5 senses)

• Inference

• Theory

• Bias

• Hypothesis

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NGSS.HS-PS2-1

Which of the following describes the vocabulary term "bias"?

• Factual

• Personal

• Proven

• Scientific

This is the study of life.

• History

• Biology

• Scientology

• Astronomy

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NGSS.HS-LS1-1

NGSS.HS-LS1-2

NGSS.HS-LS1-3

NGSS.HS-LS1-4

The statement "The worm is 2 centimeters long" is a(n)....

• Observation

• Inference

• Theory

• Hypothesis

To be used in science, a hypothesis must be...

• Measurable

• Testable

• Observable

• Correct

Which is true of CONTROLLED experiments.

• All variables are kept the same.

• One variable is tested at a time.

• Everything can be studied by setting up a controlled experiment.

• Controlled experiments cannot be tested on living things.

When a molecule has a positive and a negative charge to it (like a magnet) it is considered...

• Polar

• Nonpolar

A meniscus shows which of these properties of water?

• Adhesion

• Cohesion

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NGSS.HS-ESS2-5