SC.8.N.1.1 Quiz- Review Stations
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Science
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8th Grade
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Gladymar Maldonado
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15 questions
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
3 mins • 1 pt
Students swung three pendulums of different lengths back and forth ten times and recorded the finish times of each. Which of the following describes the “type of string” used in the experiment?
Control group
Control (constant) variable
Test (independent) variable
Outcome (dependent) variable
Answer explanation
The type of string used in the experiment is a control (constant) variable because it remains unchanged throughout the trials, ensuring that any differences in finish times are due to the pendulum lengths, not the string.
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
3 mins • 1 pt
The following statements were taken from the procedures of four different investigations. Which of the investigation statements describes the process of repetition?
Investigation 1
Investigation 2
Investigation 3
Investigation 4
Answer explanation
Investigation 4 describes the process of repetition, which involves conducting the same experiment multiple times to verify results. This is essential for ensuring reliability and accuracy in scientific investigations.
Tags
NGSS.MS-ETS1-4
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
3 mins • 1 pt
The temperature of an ice-filled beaker is measured and recorded every minute as the beaker is heated continuously. The resulting temperature and time data are shown in the following graph. Which of the statements below provide the best interpretation of the information in the graph?
The temperature of water constantly increased with time.
The greatest increase in temperature took place between points 2 and 3.
The greatest increase in temperature took place between points 4 and 5.
The temperature of the water remained constant the longest between points 1 and 2.
Answer explanation
The graph shows a significant temperature rise between points 2 and 3, indicating the greatest increase in temperature occurred during this interval, making this statement the best interpretation of the data.
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NGSS.MS-PS1-4
NGSS.MS-PS3-1
NGSS.MS-PS3-4
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
3 mins • 1 pt
Below is a timeline of how the model of the atom changed throughout history. These models have contributed to the formation of current atomic theory. Which statement best summarizes the development of current atomic theory?
The discovery of new evidence resulted in changes to the atomic theory.
Advancements in atomic models proved that previous atomic theory was inaccurate.
Changes in atomic models showed that previous atomic theory was based on opinion.
The atomic theory was modified using the same information that established the previous theories.
Answer explanation
The correct choice highlights that new evidence led to modifications in atomic theory, reflecting the scientific process of refining theories based on discoveries, rather than simply proving previous theories wrong.
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
3 mins • 1 pt
Colleen waters the plants in her greenhouse once every day. She wants to find out if the plants will grow more leaves if they are watered more often. She counts the number of leaves on each plant before she starts. She then continues to water half of the plants once daily, but she waters the other half twice a day. What is the outcome variable (dependent variable) in Colleen's experiment?
The type of plant being grown
The number of leaves the plants grow
The amount of light the plants receive
The number of times the plants are watered
Answer explanation
The outcome variable in Colleen's experiment is the number of leaves the plants grow, as it measures the effect of different watering frequencies on plant growth.
Tags
NGSS.MS-LS1-5
NGSS.MS-LS2-1
NGSS.MS-LS2-4
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
3 mins • 1 pt
Refer to the graph below. Data shown on the graph was collected during an investigation that studied the relationship between the age in years of teens and the number of teens with cell phones.
What is the outcome variable (dependent variable) in the investigation?
Age in years of teens
Number of teens with cell phones
Total number of teens in Smalltown
Total number of cell phones in Smalltown
Answer explanation
The outcome variable (dependent variable) is what is measured in the investigation. Here, the number of teens with cell phones is measured based on their age, making it the dependent variable.
Tags
NGSS.MS-PS3-1
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
3 mins • 1 pt
The graph below shows the relationship between the age in years of teens with the number of teens who have cell phones in Smalltown.
Based on the graph, which of the following is true?
A. The number of teens with cell phones is the lowest at age 18.
B. The number of teens with cell phones decreases as age increases.
C. The number of teens with cell phones increases from ages 13 to 17.
D. The number of teens with cell phones remains the same from ages 13 to 16.
Answer explanation
The graph shows that the number of teens with cell phones increases from ages 13 to 17, making option C correct. The other options do not accurately reflect the trends shown in the graph.
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