Earth and Science: Chapter 1: Test - Part 1

1. What is the substance of the physical world?

• matter

• energy

• element

• density

What factor is manipulated (changed) to test a hypothesis?

• controlled variable

• dependent variable

• independent variable

• experimental variable

Which component of the scientific method involves gathering data in an orderly way?

• observing

• hypothesizing

• theorizing

• experimenting

In an if/then statement, what is the "then" part called?

• hypothetical proposition

• antecedent

• consequent

• inference

In the engineering design process, what step comes after researching and developing possible solutions to the problem?

• building and testing a prototype

• determining the criteria and constraints of the problem

• analyzing the prototype and improving the design

• choosing a design and making a detailed plan

What is the study of matter?

• science

• pedology

• weathering

• mineralogy

What is the purpose of inductive reasoning?

• to determine cause and effect

• to identify important differences

• to develop specific conclusions

• to make predictions

What is the term for the factors that remain the same throughout an experiment?

• dependent variables

• controlled variables

• independent variables

• experimental variables

What is the process of observing objects and events of nature and formulating a sensible explanation?

• theorizing

• experimenting

• hypothesizing

• observation

What term describes the following sentence: "If a vehicle is an airplane, then it has wings"?

• hypothetical proposition

• antecedent

• consequent

• inference