Science Ch. 1

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You are about to face a “ mob ” of ___ opponents in a winner takes all quiz challenge. Wrong answers from the mob eliminate them from the game, driving up the cash prize for you. To stay in the game, you must answer questions and get every one right. If you manage to beat the mob, you get the $1 million prize. After each question you can walk away with your score or risk it all to beat The Mob. Are you ready to take on The Mob?

If you gather information by using your five senses, which part of the scientific method are you doing? Making observations Drawing a conclusion Asking a question

If you gather information by using your five senses, which part of the scientific method are you doing? Making observations Drawing a conclusion Asking a question MONEY OR THE MOB?

An investigation suggests that the size of a bird population depends on temperature. Where must a scientist observe the birds to make this valid? Only in winter In different areas In a labratory

An investigation suggests that the size of a bird population depends on temperature. Where must a scientist observe the birds to make this valid? Only in winter In different areas In a laboratory MONEY OR THE MOB?

Why do scientists communicate their results by publishing their work? So tests aren’t repeated To learn from each other To keep their work secret

Why do scientists communicate their results by publishing their work? So tests aren’t repeated To learn from each other To keep their work secret MONEY OR THE MOB?

Which tool is used to measure volume? Spring scale Balance Measuring cup

Which tool is used to measure volume? Spring scale Balance Measuring cup MONEY OR THE MOB?

In order to determine the average number of times during a week in May that a group of bees visits flowers, which of the following would you do: Take lots of pictures Repeated observation Repeated experiment

In order to determine the average number of times during a week in May that a group of bees visits flowers, which of the following would you do: Take lots of pictures Repeated observation Repeated experiment MONEY OR THE MOB?

Which would not be considered a scientific investigation: Writing a letter Using a model Performing an experiment

Which would not be considered a scientific investigation: Writing a letter Using a model Performing an experiment MONEY OR THE MOB?

Why do scientists write reports about their investigations? To classify results To ask questions To share work w/scientists

Why do scientists write reports about their investigations? To classify results To ask questions To share work w/scientists MONEY OR THE MOB?

In the following experiment, what is the independent variable: Determine whether plants grow better in full sunshine or partial sunlight Amount of sunlight The trees The plants

In the following experiment, what is the independent variable: Determine whether plants grow better in full sunshine or partial sunlight Amount of sunlight The trees The plants MONEY OR THE MOB?

Scientists learn by conducting experiments. Complete the statement: Experiments help scientists ______ Talk to other scientists Obtain evidence to test ideas To study experiments

Scientists learn by conducting experiments. Complete the statement: Experiments help scientists ______ Talk to other scientists To study experiments MONEY OR THE MOB? Obtain evidence to test ideas

This object measures mass. A known mass is added to one side of a beam, and the object to be weighed is on the other side. Mass is added until the beam is close to equal. Which tool is this? Hand lens Doctor scale Pan balance

This object measures mass. A known mass is added to one side of a beam, and the object to be weighed is on the other side. Mass is added until the beam is close to equal. Which tool is this? Hand lens Doctor scale Pan balance MONEY OR THE MOB?

There is more than one scientific procedure because scientists need to choose different procedures based on what they are studying and _______ The language they speak Where they live The problem being solved

There is more than one scientific procedure because scientists need to choose different procedures based on what they are studying and _______ The language they speak Where they live The problem being solved MONEY OR THE MOB?

Rasheed inferred that a train was approaching rapidly based on the way the noise from the train sounded. Which other skill is Rasheed using? Time/space relationships classifying Planning an investigation

Rasheed inferred that a train was approaching rapidly based on the way the noise from the train sounded. Which other skill is Rasheed using? Time/space relationships Classifying Planning an investigation YOU WIN!!!

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