Physical Science 23-24 S1 Final Review

Ch 1 - A Testable prediction based on observations is a(n) ______________.

• Hypothesis
• Experiment
• Exercise
• Variable

Ch 1 - In experiement, this factor changes because of the independent variable. It is usually what we measure in an experiement.

• Dependent Variable
• Control
• Constant
• Hypothesis

Ch 1 - In a graph, the variable on the horizontal (x) axis is the _____.

• Variable with the largest range
• Variable with the smallest range
• Independent Variable
• Dependent Variable

Ch 1 - In an experiment, we leave one thing “normal” to compare the experimental results to. What is this called?

• Dependent Variable
• Independent Variable
• Constant
• Control

Ch 1 - An idea, event, or object that can be used to represent something you are trying to explain is a

• Model
• Constant
• Hypothesis
• Variable

Ch 1 - ______ occurs when a scientist's conclusions are influenced by personal or financial gain. This is a negative thing that scientists try to avoid.

• Conclusion
• Bias
• Error
• Fallacy

Ch 1 - A unit of measurement that is obtained by combining other units is a ______ unit.

• Standard
• Metric
• Base
• Derived

Ch 1 - What is the standard unit of measure for length?

• L
• m
• K
• s

Ch 1 - When an object's acceleration is _________________, it slows down

• Positive
• Negative
• Constant
• Zero

Ch 1 - Distance and direction of an object from its starting point.

• Acceleration
• Speed
• Velocity
• Displacement