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Scientific Method Section General CCA.
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Ling built a circuit with three lit light bulbs. She removed one light bulb, and all went out. She thought all the bulbs burned out. How can she test this?
a) Put the light bulb that was removed back into the circuit and observe whether the other lights come on.
b) Replace the battery and observe whether the two lights come back on.
c) Take another light bulb out of the circuit and observe whether the last one comes on.
d) Wait another 10 minutes to see whether the light bulbs suddenly start glowing again.
Which of the following questions about oceans is a testable, scientific question?
a) Is swimming in the ocean more fun than swimming in a pool?
b) What is the best ocean for sightseeing?
c) How much salt is in a gallon of ocean water?
d) Are ocean fish tastier than freshwater fish?
Which of the following is always part of a scientific investigation?
a) a laboratory
b) a team of scientists
c) complex scientific instruments
d) observations about the natural world
Which of the following is a scientific question?
a) Why do plants grow taller in sunlight?
b) Which plant is my favorite?
c) Which plant looks best in this room?
d) Which plant do most people think is the prettiest?
Which of the following is not an important part of the process scientists go through before accepting a scientific explanation?
a) Consider all the evidence for the scientific explanation.
b) Consider the reputation of the scientist who originally made the scientific explanation.
c) Evaluate the logic behind the scientific explanation.
d) Make their own observations and tests in order to test the scientific explanation.
Ryan made a list of activities that are scientific and activities that are not scientific. Which activity should Ryan classify as not scientific?
a) sorting rocks by color and size
b) measuring the height of a plant every day
c) climbing to the top of a very tall mountain
d) making notes about how many hours the sun shines each day
A friend who knows a lot about science reads in a book that a piece of black paper will get warmer in sunlight than a piece of white paper. Which of these is a scientific reaction to this information?
a) Accept the statement as true because your friend knows about science.
b) Design an experiment to show whether the statement is correct or incorrect.
c) Believe the statement because it was written in a book, so you can trust it to be true.
d) Tell your friend that the statement makes no sense because color does not affect temperature.
After making observations, what is the next thing you should do in a scientific study?
a) Write an article for a scientific journal.
b) Propose a testable explanation.
c) Draw a conclusion.
d) Analyze your results.
Which statement best describes science?
a) a collection of knowledge about Earth
b) a list of facts that all scientists agree are true
c) a complete explanation of everything that happens in the universe
d) a systematic study of natural events and conditions
Which of these questions could be answered using a scientific investigation?
a) Why does a helium balloon float into the sky when it is released?
b) Do dogs make better pets than cats?
c) Which book about space exploration is the best?
d) What amusement park has the roller coaster that is most fun to ride?
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