Nature of Science Quiz

What is a testable idea or a possible explanation to a problem?

• Hypothesis

• Data

• Variable

• Model

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NGSS.MS-ETS1-4

What is the information gathered during an observation or experiment that can lead to a conclusion?

• Hypothesis

• Data

• Variable

• Model

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NGSS.MS-LS2-1

NGSS.MS-PS1-2

What is a factor that changes in an observation or experiment?

• Hypothesis

• Data

• Variable

• Model

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NGSS.MS-PS1-2

What is a process in which a person uses the senses to gather information?

• Hypothesis

• Data

• Variable

• Observation

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NGSS.MS-LS1-8

What is the dependent variable in the experiment: "Do different types of soil affect the speed of growth for a plant?"

• Types of soil

• Speed of growth

• Amount of water

• Type of plant

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NGSS.MS-LS1-5

In the experiment "Does the color of a candle affect the speed that the wax melts?", what is the independent variable?

• Speed of wax melting

• Color of the candle

• Temperature of the room

• Type of wax

In the experiment "How does light pollution affect baby sea turtle’s ability to make it to the ocean?", what is the dependent variable?

• Light pollution

• Baby sea turtle’s ability to make it to the ocean

• Type of light

• Distance to the ocean

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NGSS.MS-LS2-4

In the experiment "Which brand of bubblegum is best for blowing large bubbles?", what is the dependent variable?

• Brand of bubblegum

• Size of bubbles

• Flavor of bubblegum

• Number of chews

What is the independent variable in the experiment: "What factors affect the rate of erosion at the beach?"

• Rate of erosion

• Type of beach

• Factors affecting erosion

• Amount of sand

In the experiment "What color of light attracts the most insects?", what is the dependent variable?

• Color of light

• Number of insects attracted

• Type of insects

• Intensity of light