Metric System Quiz

What does the metric system work off of?

• Factors of five

• Factors of ten

• Factors of two

• Factors of twenty

What is used to measure weight in the metric system?

• Triple beam balance

• Beaker

• Spring scale

• Flask

Which unit is used to measure mass?

• Liters

• Grams

• Newtons

• Meters

What is buoyancy compared to?

• Mass

• Volume

• Density

• Weight

How do you convert units in the metric system?

• Multiply by two

• Add five

• Move the decimal place

• Subtract ten

What is the first step in solving a problem scientifically?

• Gathering Information

• Hypothesis

• State the Problem

• Analysis/Conclusion

Why should scientists avoid "reinventing the wheel"?

• To save time and resources

• To create new problems

• To make experiments more complex

• To avoid using existing solutions

What is a hypothesis?

• A random guess

• A possible solution to the problem

• A summary of results

• A list of materials needed

What is the purpose of a test/experiment in the scientific method?

• To prove the hypothesis correct

• To compare a control group to a variable group

• To gather as much data as possible

• To create new hypotheses

What should be stronger than other observations in the analysis/conclusion phase?

• Opinions

• Numbers and measured data

• Hypotheses

• Predictions