Module 1 Test

Question 1

a well-supported, in-depth explanation of a broad range of phenomena

Answer 1

scientific theory

Question 2

What metric unit measures length

Answer 2

meter

Question 3

tentative explanation for an observation

Answer 3

hypothesis

Question 4

What is the difference between a scientific theory and a scientific law?

Answer 4

A scientific theory is an in-depth explanation of a range of phenomenon while a scientific law is a description of a natural phenomenon (usually in mathematical terms)

Question 5

observations made using numbers or measurements

Answer 5

quantitative observation

Question 6

any factor that changes in an experiment

Answer 6

variable

Question 7

How are science and technology related?

Answer 7

Technology is applied science

Question 8

What metric unit measures volume

Answer 8

liters

Question 9

What metric prefix means 1,000?

Answer 9

kilo

Question 10

What is the difference between independent and dependent variables in an experiment?

Answer 10

An independent variable is the one variable that the experiment changes or manipulates. The dependent variable responds to the changes of the independent variable.

Question 11

observations made using 5 senses

Answer 11

qualitative observation

Question 12

What metric unit measures mass?

Answer 12

grams

Question 13

conclusions based on observations, previous knowledge, and available information

Answer 13

inference

Question 14

List the metrix prefixes in order from smallest to largest

Answer 14

milli, centi, deci, unit, deca, hecto, kilo