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Test Description: Observation, Inference, Classification and basic measurement

Instructions: Answer all questions to get your test result.

1) A measurement is best defined as

Aa group of inferred properties Ban interpretation based on theory Cdirect comparison with a known standard Dan inference made using the human senses

2) To make observations, an observer must use

Aproportions Bthe senses Cexperiments Dmathematical calculations

3) A prediction of the future location of a hurricane is

Aan inference Ba measurement Can observation Da classification

4) Which is the best example of classifying observed data?

Agraphing temperature versus time for a particular date Bmeasuring the angle to the star Polaris from two different locations Cphotographing the cloud cover for a particular throughout one week Dgrouping stars based on brightness

5) Which statement made by a student after examining a rock is an inference?

AThe rock contains large crystals BThe rock is of igneous origin CThe rock is light colored DThe rock has rounded edges

6) The amount of matter in an object is its

Atemperature Bdensity Cmass Dvolume

7) A graduated cylinder is often used to find

Avolume Bmass Clength Ddensity

8) A barometer is used to measure

Adistance Btemperature Cpressure Dtime

9) The correct units used to report mass are

Agrams Bmeters Cmilliliters Dpounds

10) Earth Science is

Acompletely, totally, awesome BAbsolutely, completely, totally, awesome Ctotally, awesome Dawesome

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