Section #: 1.3
Communicating in Science
Practice Test
1.
What is the best method to show a change in volume over time?
a.
theory
b.
graph
c.
model
d.
law
Hint
2.
What is the dependent variable in the graph in Figure 3?
Time
s
10
20
30
40
50
60
70
80
Mass of product
g
1.5
3.2
4.3
6.0
7.7
9.2
10.4
12.1
a.
mass
b.
weight
c.
time
d.
product versus time
Hint
3.
Graphs and charts of data can be used for __________.
SC.H.1.4.1
a.
data analysis
b.
formation of a hypothesis
c.
deciding on a control
d.
testing the independent variable
Hint
4.
What explains the behavior of natural phenomena?
SC.H.1.4.3
a.
experiments
b.
scientific laws
c.
theories
d.
dependent variables
5.
An __________ is an explanation that is based on the results of repeated experiments.
SC.H.1.4.1
a.
control
b.
law
c.
hypothesis
d.
theory
Hint
