Science PSSA Test Review: Key Concepts and Strategies

What is the primary focus of the week's lessons?

• Learning musical instruments

• Preparing for the PSSA test

• Practicing physical education

• Studying historical events

What is the basis of scientific knowledge?

• Political ideologies

• Established facts

• Cultural beliefs

• Personal opinions

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How does scientific knowledge change?

• It is always absolute

• It changes with new discoveries

• It remains constant

• It never adapts or evolves

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What is the first step in the scientific method?

• Analyzing the data

• Forming a conclusion

• Making an observation

• Testing the hypothesis

What did the invention of the telescope help discover?

• The composition of the moon

• Saturn has rings

• The distance to the sun

• The speed of light

What describes the relationship between technology and discoveries?

• Technology prevents discoveries

• Technology leads to new discoveries

• Technology simplifies discoveries without leading to new ones

• Technology is unrelated to discoveries

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Which instrument is used to measure the volume of a fluid?

• Thermometer

• Graduated cylinder

• Barometer

• Spring scale

What does a controlled experiment typically include?

• Uncontrolled conditions

• Multiple variables

• Data analysis and conclusions

• Unsupported hypotheses

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What is an example of a system in science?

• A water droplet

• A motorized vehicle

• A single rock

• A grain of sand

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What role does the lens play in a microscope?

• It provides light

• It magnifies images

• It adjusts the focus

• It supports the base