Quiz A

A__ is a ratio of sizes comparing the size of the real life object to the size of the image being placed on a model.

• statement

• model

• scale

• computer

The scale of a model of DNA is 1 centimeter on the model is equal to one nanometer of DNA. Therefore if a measure of the DNA is 15 nanometers, that same measure on a model would need to be _____ centimeters.

• 1

• 25

• 15

• 5

A___ is a representation of a object.

• statement

• scale

• model

• computer

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NGSS.MS-ETS1-4

Models can be made smaller than the real object, like a toy airplane, or larger than the real object, like a model of DNA.

• true

• false

• never

• Honey I shrunk the kids

Models give scientists information that can help them make better ___________

• fashion choices

• dinners

• predictions

• use of their time on vacation

Tags

NGSS.HS-ESS2-4

NGSS.HS-ESS3-5

The model is only as good as the _________ used to make it.

Tags

NGSS.MS-ETS1-3

NGSS.MS-PS3-1

It is important for scientists to adjust and refine a model as new data becomes available, so that the model can be used as a tool to help understand processes and objects in the natural world.

• true

• false

• never

• only in a virtual world

Tags

NGSS.MS-ETS1-4

Models represent all parts of the system under study.

Tags

NGSS.MS-LS1-2

NGSS.MS-LS2-3

Models are always digital representations.

Tags

NGSS.MS-PS4-3

Scientists construct, develop, and use models and simulations to illustrate and explain observable and unobservable phenomena.

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS1-1

NGSS.MS-ESS2-1

NGSS.MS-LS2-3

NGSS.MS-PS1-1