Exploring Scientific Explanations and Solutions

Which of the following best defines a scientific model?

• A tool used to measure temperature

• A representation of an object, system, or process to help understand and explain it

• A type of laboratory equipment

• A list of scientific facts

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What is the main purpose of collecting data during a scientific investigation?

• To make the experiment more interesting

• To support explanations and solutions with evidence

• To write longer reports

• To use more scientific equipment

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Which of the following is a way to communicate scientific explanations?

• By drawing a diagram

• By keeping the results secret

• By ignoring the data

• By guessing the answer

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When working in a group, what is an effective way to share your scientific findings?

• Only tell your best friend

• Present your results to the group using a poster or slideshow

• Keep your findings to yourself

• Change your results to match others

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Given a data table showing the growth of plants under different light conditions, which conclusion can you draw if plants under blue light grew the tallest?

• Blue light has no effect on plant growth

• Blue light may help plants grow taller compared to other light colors

• All plants grow the same under any light

• Plants do not need light to grow

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You are given a model of the water cycle. Which step would you take to use this model to explain how rain forms?

• Identify and describe the condensation process in the model

• Ignore the model and guess

• Only look at the evaporation part

• Focus on the sun only

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If you and your classmates each write a summary of your experiment results, which of the following is the best way to communicate your findings collaboratively?

• Combine everyone's summaries into a single group report

• Only submit your own summary

• Discard other summaries

• Let the teacher write the report

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During a science fair, you want to share your solution to a problem. Which method would be most effective for communicating your solution to a large audience?

• Create a visual presentation or display board

• Whisper your solution to one person

• Write your solution in your notebook only

• Keep your solution a secret

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A group of students collects data on the temperature change of water when salt is added. How should they use their data and a model to propose a solution for keeping roads safe in winter?

• Analyze the data to explain how salt lowers the freezing point of water and suggest spreading salt on icy roads

• Ignore the data and guess a solution

• Only use the model without data

• Suggest using sugar instead of salt without evidence

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You and your classmates have different ideas about why a plant grew faster in one pot than another. What is the best way to communicate and decide on the most accurate explanation?

• Discuss each idea, compare them with the data collected, and agree on the explanation that fits the evidence best

• Choose the explanation of the loudest person

• Ignore the data and pick randomly

• Only listen to the teacher's idea

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