Cool It Investigation

Attempting to find out about something

• investigation

• data

• evidence

• explanation

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NGSS.MS-LS1-1

Why is wet sand always cooler than dry sand in the sun? Pick 2.

• Water absorbs the sunlight

• Water reflects the sunlight

• Liquids heat up and cool off the fastest

• Solids heat up and cool off the fastest

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NGSS.MS-PS1-4

NGSS.MS-PS3-4

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Which of the following is an observation that can be made about this investigation?

• The temperature of the coffee feels like it is 39.2 degrees.

• The room temperature is cold.

• The reading on the thermometer is wrong.

• The temperature of the coffee is 39.2 degrees.

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NGSS.MS-PS1-2

NGSS.MS-PS1-4

What is the primary purpose of a 'Cool It Investigation' in a scientific context?

• To study the effects of cooling on different materials

• To measure the temperature of various substances

• To investigate the cooling rates of liquids

• To explore the concept of thermal equilibrium

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NGSS.MS-PS1-4

NGSS.MS-PS3-4

Which of the following materials is likely to cool down the fastest when exposed to air?

• Metal

• Plastic

• Wood

• Glass

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NGSS.MS-PS3-3

NGSS.MS-PS3-4

In a 'Cool It Investigation', what is the role of a control variable?

• To ensure that the experiment is fair and results are reliable

• To change the outcome of the experiment

• To increase the cooling rate

• To decrease the cooling rate

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NGSS.MS-PS3-4

What scientific principle explains why metal feels cooler to the touch than wood at the same temperature?

• Metal has a higher thermal conductivity

• Wood has a higher thermal conductivity

• Metal has a lower thermal conductivity

• Wood has a lower thermal conductivity

During a 'Cool It Investigation', which instrument would be most appropriate to measure temperature changes?

• Thermometer

• Barometer

• Hygrometer

• Anemometer

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NGSS.MS-PS1-4

NGSS.MS-PS3-4

Why is it important to repeat measurements in a 'Cool It Investigation'?

• To ensure accuracy and reliability of data

• To make the experiment more complex

• To increase the cooling rate

• To decrease the cooling rate

Which of the following is a real-world application of understanding cooling rates?

• Designing efficient refrigeration systems

• Creating more durable plastics

• Improving solar panel efficiency

• Developing new types of glass

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NGSS.MS-PS1-4

NGSS.MS-PS3-3

NGSS.MS-PS3-4