Introduction to Physical Science

Physical science is __________.

• a general survey of all science

• the study of the environment and interaction between living things

• the study of matter and energy, and the relationship between matter and energy

• the study of rocks, minerals, and resources

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The part of an experiment that a scientist changes is a _____________ variable. 

• dependent

• independent

• constant

• control

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What do you measure with a spring scale?

• weight in pounds

• mass in grams

• distance in inches

• distance in centimeters

Scientists test a hypothesis by

• formulating questions.

• designing models.

• doing experiments.

• drawing conclusions

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What is physics?

• A type of mathematics

• A field of science in which we study the physical world

• A study of plants and animals

• A branch of chemistry

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Any factor in an experiment that can change is referred to as a

• constant

• variable

• control

• data

The factor that is measured in an experiment and changes as a result of changes to the independent variable in an experiment.

• independent variable

• dependent variable

• controlled experiment

• observation

What is the ability to perform work or change an object? It is measured in Joules. 

• motion

• energy

• newton-meter

• work

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What are liters, milliliters, and cubic centimeters used to measure?

• distance

• mass

• time

• volume

What is the amount of matter in an object?

• length

• mass

• volume

• density