Scientific Method Review (VA SOL Dr. Culverhouse Questions)
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Biology
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9th - 12th Grade
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Lavernon Spivey
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11 questions
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
A student states that plants grow taller when grown in natural light than they do in artificial light. Which method is the BEST way to determine if the statement is fact or opinion? (BIO.1.c)
conduct a controlled experiment
discuss the statement with other students
ask several teachers their thoughts
propose a scientific conclusion
Tags
NGSS.MS-LS1-5
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
The graph shows the effect of light intensity on photosynthesis. An increase in light intensity will result in an increase in the rate of photosynthesis as shown in the graph. Which is another valid conclusion based on this graph? (BIO.1.e)
A decrease in temperature stops photosynthesis.
An increase in temperature increases the rate of photosynthesis.
An increase in photosynthesis reduces the intensity of light.
A decrease in photosynthesis increases the intensity of light.
Tags
NGSS.MS-LS1-6
NGSS.MS-LS2-3
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
In a city-wide investigation conducted by a veterinarian group, 1,500 dogs in specific areas were examined for the presence of fleas. The investigation revealed that about twelve percent of the dogs showed some evidence of flea infestation. What statement BEST describes the investigation? (BIO.1.g)
The investigation is valid because the entire city was involved in the investigation.
The investigation is valid because there was a large enough sample size taken.
The investigation is invalid because heartworm infestation was not included.
The investigation is invalid because cats were not included in the study.
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
A student conducts an investigation using mold spores. In one part of the investigation, he needs to closely examine a spore sample. Which piece of equipment does the student need to use to keep mold spores from entering his respiratory system? (BIO.1.h)
breathing mask
safety goggles
rubber gloves
lead smock
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
A student looks at the graph below and concludes that this experiment has found the ideal temperature for hatching frog eggs. Which statement BEST explains the weakness of this conclusion? (BIO.1.f)
There is no ideal temperature for hatching frog eggs.
The graph does not include sufficient precision in temperature measurements.
The graph does not tell the number of eggs that hatched at each temperature.
There is incomplete data for the number of eggs hatching at 0ºC and at 40ºC.
Tags
NGSS.MS-LS2-1
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
Which equipment would BEST be used for an activity on a biochemistry unit? (BIO.1.h)
meter stick, microscope, and test tubes
test tube, hot plate, and safety goggles
balance, telescope, and graduated cylinder
Petri dish, dissecting equipment, and spring scale
Tags
NGSS.MS-PS1-2
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
Some researchers believe that beta-carotene, which is found in carrots, may help humans live longer lives. A few scientists designed an experiment in which one-hundred people would be asked to take a double dose of beta-carotene daily for two years and another hundred people were given a placebo, a sugar pill, for the same amount of time. After the two years, the scientists planned to collect the data and draw a conclusion. This is NOT a good example of a scientific study and was not done because (BIO.1.f)
there is no control group.
there are too many variables.
there is no experimental group.
it does not have a testable hypothesis.
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NGSS.HS-ETS1-3
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