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