Scientific Method and Measurement Test Review

The variable that the scientist who is doing the experiment is changing or has control over is the ___?

• dependent variable

• constant

• independent variable

Tags

NGSS.MS-PS2-2

The variable that is changing based on the changes the scientist made is known as the ___? The scientist does not have control over this variable.

• dependent variable

• constant

• independent variable

Tags

NGSS.MS-PS2-2

What is the independent variable in the following problem: “Does the brand of popcorn affect how many kernels will pop?”

• the number of kernels popped

• the brand of popcorn

• How long the popcorn is in the microwave

What is the dependent variable in the following problem: “Does the brand of popcorn affect how many kernels will pop?”

• the number of kernels popped

• the brand of popcorn

• How long the popcorn is in the microwave

What is the volume of just the water in the picture?

• 20mL

• 40mL

• 60mL

What is the volume of the water AND rock in the picture?

• 20mL

• 40mL

• 60mL

What is the volume of the rock in the picture?

• 20mL

• 40mL

• 60mL

What is the volume of liquid in this graduated cylinder?

• 53 mL

• 57 mL

• 58 mL

When you decide whether the data supports your original hypothesis, you are:

• Asking questions

• Making observations

• Drawing conclusions

Tags

NGSS.MS-PS1-2

SI unit of solid volume

• cubic centimeter (cm³)

• liter (L)

• kilogram (kg)

• second (s)