A) an observation B) a prediction C) a hypothesis D) a law
A) theory B) law C) variable D) hypothesis
A) a new observation cannot be explained by the theory B) a new scientific instrument becomes widely used C) they observe patterns that fit the theory D) an old observation is well explained by the theory
A) do not build on previous knowledge B) provide a logical explanation of a problem C) do not rely on other scientific experiments D) provide only one explanation of a problem
A) minimize the effects of any random factors on his measurements B) better understand such large amounts of data by finding an average C) use technology to analyze his data D) increase his chances of obtaining outliers that he could discard
A) outlier B) mean C) median D) mode
A) should never be included in your calculations B) sometimes can be disregarded and left out of the repot C) sometimes can be disregarded but should be reported D) must always be included in your calculations
A) observe tornado speeds remotely B) study tornadoes visually over several days C) observe the formation of dangerous tornadoes D) simulate tornado formation
A) is not a reason to reconsider the design if the hose works as planned B) does not need to be considered if firefighters are very strong C) is a constraint that needs to be considered in the design process D) is less important than the total amount of water that it can carry
A) It should make work so easy that the company needs fewer firefighters B) It should fit on the fire truck and attach quickly and easily to fire hydrants. C) It should make the firefighters feel better about the work they are doing. D) It should be inexpensive and wear out quickly to protect the environment.
A) using science to develop technologies B) balancing technological risks and benefits C) using nature to inspire technology D) minimizing risks to develop technology
A) natural constraint B) natural inspiration C) possible risk D) possible benefit
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