Part 1: Intro to Science STUDY GUIDE

Genetics explores how traits are passed on from one generation to the next (parent to child)

• Earth and Space
• Life Science
• Physical Science

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Meteorology is the study of climate and weather. Meteorology best fits in which branch of science?

• Earth and Space
• Life Science
• Physical Science

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Chemistry is the study of non-living matter and how it changes. Chemistry best fits in which branch of science?

• Earth and Space
• Life Science
• Physical Science

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This tool is a ______________ , and it is used to ______________.

• balance or scale/ measure mass
• beaker/ measure mass
• balance or scale/ measure volume
• beaker/ measure volume

This tool is a ______________ , and it is used to ______________.

• graduated cylinder/ measure mass
• Erlenmeyer flask/ measure mass
• Erlenmeyer flask/ measure volume
• graduated cylinder/ measure volume

Select all answers that are unsafe lab practices.

• food and drink in the lab
• unclean work station
• washing a beaker when done using it
• running in the lab
• wearing goggles when necessary

What is the volume of the metal bar?

• 10 mL
• 19 mL
• 29 mL
• 48 mL

In groups, students are asked to design a machine that can lift a small weight. What are three science skills being used?

• creativity, collaboration, and problem solving
• inferencing, observation, and skepticism
• creativity, inferencing, and skepticism
• engineering, innovation, and invention

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Which student is the only one following the science safety rules?

• Savannah
• Evan
• Freddy
• Sarah
• Lindsey

Which statement is true?

• Engineering is the design, building, and use of engines, machines, and technology.
• Invention is the creation a new method, idea, or product.
• Science is the study of the physical and natural world.
• Engineering, innovation/invention, and science use similar skills (observation, inference, problem solving, collaboration, creativity, creativity).
• All statements are true.