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If you notice the order of the colors in a rainbow for scientific study, you are _____. A) testing a hypothesis B) drawing a valid conclusion C) making a qualitative observation D) stating an inference C
Counting the number of water waves that pass a point in the wave tray in a period of time during an experiment is an example of _____. A) analyzing data B) forming a hypothesis C) setting up a control group D) making quantitative observations D
student wants to find out which products would best protect skin from UV radiation. Which procedure would be the best to follow? A)Apply the same amount of 2 of theproducts on her right arm and the same amount of the third on her left arm. Expose both C
Students carried out an investigation in which a flashlight was pointed at a screen. They wished to find out if the distance from the light to the screen had any effect on the size of the illuminated area. What is the independent variable in this expe B
The value of having a control set-up for some experiments is in providing _____. A) an observation B) an extra experiment C) another hypothesis D) a comparison D
What is the importance of recording the data from an experiment in organized charts, tables, or graphs? A)They help with the accuracy of reporting observations B)They help when making careful measurements.C)They are only way to form a true conclusion. D) A
Students conduct an investigation to de-termine the amount of sunscreen needed to block UV rays using UV beads.During the investigation students noted the beads inside the sunscreen-coated bags change color from white to pale colors to bright colors when B
Students needed to generate waves during an investigation of wave behavior. Which of the following would be useful tools for producing waves? A)Anemometer and thermometer B)Generator and battery C)Lenses and mirrors D)Tuning fork and slinky spring D
A prism can be used to study visible light. What is the function of a prism? A)It absorbs certain wavelengths and transmits others. C)It reflects each wavelength in a different amount. D)It refracts each wavelength a different amount. D
A student wants to study the effect of blue light on plant growth. Which piece of equipment would she need for this experiment? A) A prism B) A blue color filter C) Color filters that are not blue D) A mirror B
Your investigation requires that you use a thermometer under a strong light source. What safety precaution should you follow when working with incandescent light bulbs? A)Leave the light on during the entire activity.B)Cool the light bulb with running C
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