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Savvas Chapter 2 Measurement in Science 6th Grade Test
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Question 1
1.
What does it most likely mean if a graph shows no identifiable trends?.
There are more than two variables.
There is no relationship between the variables.
There is a strong relationship between the variables.
Question 2
2.
If an accident occurs in your classroom, what is the first thing you should do?
Go to the nearest hospital.
Find the emergency equipment.
Notify your teacher.
Question 3
3.
For which of the following would the kilometer be the most appropriate unit of measure?
the height of a very tall person
the length of an ant
the distance from Indianapolis to Lafayette
Question 4
4.
Which of the following would you measure using a balance?
volume
mass
temperature
Question 5
5.
Which of the following would you measure using a graduated cylinder?
volume
length
mass
Question 6
6.
You measure the length of a string three times and get values of 34.0 cm,
34.1 cm, and 34.2 cm. The actual length is 39.0 cm. What can you say
about your measurements?
They are accurate but not precise.
They are precise but not accurate.
They are both accurate and precise.
Question 7
7.
If a shoe box measures 6 cm high, 7 cm wide, and 20 cm long, what is its volume?
420 cm 3
840 cm 3
840 cm
Question 8
8.
Scientists have developed models for the structure of atoms because.
looking at atoms directly can be harmful.
atoms are too far away to study.
atoms are too small to study directly.
Question 9
9.
Scientists use which of the following to examine models of complex systems?
simple models
computer programs
graphs
Question 10
10.
Which two types of data can be displayed by bar graphs?
population data and numerical data
categorical data and temperature data
categorical data and numerical data
Question 11
11.
On which of the following graphs do data points yield a straight line?
linear
non linear
bar
Question 12
12.
A diagram is one way to model a system.
True
False
Question 13
13.
Weight is a measure of how much mass is contained in a given volume.
True
False
Question 14
14.
Safety symbols alert you to possible dangers and identify safety equipment you should use.
True
False
Question 15
15.
The SI system is a nonstandard measurement system.
True
False
Question 16
16.
Line graphs can help you identify mistakes and make predictions.
True
False
Question 17
17.
Scientists use models to understand things they can observe directly.
True
False
Question 18
18.
Just as in the lab, safety is also important when doing activities in the_______
Question 19
19.
Each unit in the SI system is _______times larger than the next smallest unit.
Question 20
20.
The amount of matter contained in a given volume for a substance is called
_______
Question 21
21.
Whenever you perform a lab, your chief concern must be _______
Question 22
22.
Explain the difference between precision and accuracy.
Question 23
23.
Directions:
Use the figure to answer the question.
What output is expected if the system works correctly?
Question 24
24.
Using the table above, If the cookies are not fully baked when you check, which part of the system tells you to put the cookies back in the oven?
Question 25
25.
Explain how a line graph can help you investigate the relationship between two sets of data.
Question 26
26.
Directions:
Use the figure to answer the question.
Brown Pelican Nesting Colonies on Cat Island
Cat Island Plots
Number of Pelican Nests
A 142
B 166
C 142
D 132
E 188
What is the mean of the number of pelican nests per plot on Cat Island?
Question 27
27.
Name two things you should do when you are done with a lab?
Question 28
28.
What part is missing in this system? Input, Output and Feedback