SSA Science

The factor measured or observed during an experiment.

• dependent variable (outcome variable)

• independent variable (test variable)

• constant

• control

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A possible explanation for an observation that can be tested by scientific investigations.

• prediction

• hypothesis

• inference

• claim

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NGSS.MS-LS1-5

A scientific investigation performed in controlled settings such as a laboratory and involving different test groups.

• field study

• experiment

• investigation

• study abroad

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NGSS.MS-PS1-2

prototypes, math models, computer simulations, and physical representations are all examples of:

• scientific models

• experiments

• engineering

• investigations

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NGSS.MS-ETS1-4

What type of symbiotic relationship benefits one organism without harming the other?

• Mutualism

• Commensalism

• Parasitism

• Predation

What is the term for the movement of particles from an area of higher concentration to an area of lower concentration?

• Osmosis

• Diffusion

• Active transport

• Endocytosis

What is the term for the amount of matter in an object?

• Weight

• Density

• Mass

• Volume

What is the primary function of the chloroplasts in plant cells?

• To break down sugar molecules to release energy

• To store water and nutrients

• To capture light energy and convert it into chemical energy

• To control the entry and exit of substances in and out of the cell

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Which of the following is NOT a renewable resource?

• Solar energy

• Wind energy

• Coal

• Hydroelectric power

Which of the following is a chemical change?

• Dissolving salt in water

• Boiling water

• Burning wood

• Melting ice

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