Donovyn's Study Quiz

True or False: Your hypothesis can never be wrong.

• True
• False

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NGSS.MS-LS1-5

NGSS.MS-LS2-4

If plants are exposed to sunlight, then they will grow taller.
What part of the scientific method is this an example of?

• Procedure
• Hypothesis
• Question
• Results

What step does every scientific experiment begin with?

• hypothesis
• question/problem
• procedures
• conclusion

The summary at the end of an experiment that explains the results. 

• conclusion
• procedures
• materials
• hypothesis

Observations made during an experiment are considered:

• data
• problems
• conclusions
• questions

The independent variable is the ONE thing you _____.

• change on purpose
• control or keep constant
• measure

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NGSS.MS-PS2-2

The variable that is being measured or observed is called the _______________. Hint: this is the variable that is the result or effect 

• independent variable
• dependent variable
• control variable

An experiment is performed on plants to see how different liquids affect plant growth. Each plant in the experiment is given a different liquid: water, apple juice, or milk. What variables should be kept constant/controlled? 

• type of plant, flower pot,  soil, and amount of sunlight
• water, apple juice, milk
• only the amount of sunlight
• type of plant only

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NGSS.MS-ETS1-1

NGSS.MS-LS2-1

Why do we want to test one variable at a time?

• Because it is hard to setup a data table with more
• To know what is causing the changes. This helps us understand cause and effect.
• It is what has always been done

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NGSS.MS-PS2-2

The sun provides ____________ and ____________ energy that can be harnessed and used for solar power.

• chemical, sound

• mechanical, light

• sound, light

• light, thermal