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