NW Science Topic 1 Additional Review (COMPLETE)

What is the main difference between observations and inferences?

• Observations are based on prior knowledge, while inferences are not.

• Observations occur in the past tense, while inferences occur in the present tense.

• Observations are gathered using the five senses, while inferences attempt to explain observations.

• Observations include numbers and measurements, while inferences do not.

Which of the following occurs in the present tense?

• OBSERVATION

• INFERENCE

Which of the following includes using your prior knowledge?

• OBSERVATION

• INFERENCE

Which of the following is a characteristic of quantitative observations?

• They include descriptions and adjectives.

• They are based on prior knowledge.

• They include numbers and measurements.

• They occur in the past tense.

Which of the following is a characteristic of qualatative observations?

• They include descriptions and adjectives.

• They are based on prior knowledge.

• They include numbers and measurements.

• They occur in the past tense.

Which of the following is an example of life science?

• Studying the rock cycle

• Studying the periodic table

• Studying cells and photosynthesis

• Studying the solar system

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Which of the following is an example of physical science?

• Studying phase changes

• Studying the periodic table

• Studying cells and photosynthesis

• Studying the solar system

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Which of the following is an example of Earth Science?

• Studying phase changes

• Studying the periodic table

• Studying cells and photosynthesis

• Studying the solar system

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What is the correct order of the steps in the Scientific Method?

• Gather information, state the hypothesis, analyze data, draw a conclusion, test the hypothesis

• State the problem, gather information, state the hypothesis, test the hypothesis, analyze data, draw a conclusion

• State the hypothesis, gather information, test the hypothesis, analyze data, draw a conclusion, state the problem

• Analyze data, state the problem, gather information, state the hypothesis, test the hypothesis, draw a conclusion

What is an example of a constant in an experiment about hair knots?

• Using a different brand of conditioner

• Using the same shower

• Changing the amount of conditioner

• Changing the water pressure