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6th grade Science Test Review

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Which type of graph is best used to compare data?   bar graph  
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Which type of graph is best used to show data as percentages or parts of a whole?   pie or circle graph  
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Which type of graph is best used to show changes over time?   line graph  
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What should you do when you have questions during a lab activity?   You should ALWAYS ask your teacher if you have questions or are unclear during a lab activity.  
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What is needed for experiments involving chemicals, heat, or glass?   Goggles, lab coat or apron, closed-toe shoes, and tongs are needed  
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Why do we use data tables?   Data tables organize our data.  
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Why do we use graphs?   Graphs help us better see trends and patterns in our data.  
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Does the color of an M&M affect how quickly it melts? What is the independent variable (IV)?   color of an M&M  
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Does the color of an M&M affect how quickly it melts? What is the dependent variable (DV)?   how quickly it melts  
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Does the type of shoes affect how fast I run the mile? What is the IV?   type of shoes  
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Does the type of shoes affect how fast I run the mile? What is the DV?   how fast I run  
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What information should be included on all graphs?   TAILS (Title, Axis, Intervals, Labels, Scale)  
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What's the best way to know what information is displayed on a graph?   Read the title :)  
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the amount of space matter takes up   volume  
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what instrument or equipment is used to measure volume of an irregular-shaped object   graduated cylinder  
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the device used to measure temperature   thermometer  
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the equipment used to measure length   meter stick  
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the equipment used to measure mass   balance  
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the unit of measure for mass   gram  
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the unit of measure for volume   mL  
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the method used to measure volume of an irregular-shaped object   water displacement  
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How does the use of weights affect my weight loss? What is the IV? Hint: What am I changing?   use of weights  
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How does the use of weights affect my weight loss? What is the DV? Hint: What am I measuring?   my weight loss  
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How does the use of weights affect my weight loss? What would be controls of this experiment?   The foods I eat, the exercises I do, how often I exercise  
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Why are models used in Science?   Models help us better understand things that are too difficult for us to directly observe  
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I want to know if glue sticks or liquid glue hold a poster to the wall longer. I will hang 1 with a glue stick for adhesive and hand the other with liquid glue. After 8 hours, I will see if glue sticks or liquid glue hold a poster to the wall longer.   This is a comparative investigation.  
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How does the rotation and revolution of the moon affect tides on Earth? I will make a model of the Earth and moon to simulate the movements of both. I will research this topic online from a reputable website source.   This is a descriptive investigation.  
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Does the number of dryer sheets affect static electricity in my laundry? I will wash some with no dryer sheets, some with 1 dry sheet, some with 2 dryer sheets, and the remainder with 3 dryer sheets to answer my testable question.   This is an experimental investigation.  
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