A) a prediction B) a law C) a hypothesis D) an observation
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) provide only one explanation of a problem C) do not build on previous knowledge D) do not rely on other scientific experiments
A) better understand such large amounts of data by finding an average B) increase his chances of obtaining outliers that he could discard C) use technology to analyze his data D) minimize the effects of any random factors on his measurements
A) mean B) outlier C) median D) mode
A) sometimes can be disregarded and left out of the repot B) must always be included in your calculations C) should never be included in your calculations D) sometimes can be disregarded but should be reported
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 be inexpensive and wear out quickly to protect the environment. B) It should make work so easy that the company needs fewer firefighters C) It should make the firefighters feel better about the work they are doing. D) It should fit on the fire truck and attach quickly and easily to fire hydrants.
A) using nature to inspire technology B) using science to develop technologies C) balancing technological risks and benefits D) minimizing risks to develop technology
A) natural inspiration B) possible benefit C) natural constraint D) possible risk
|