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Savvas 6th Grade Chapter 2 Measurement in Science 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.
A low percent error indicates that the result you obtained is
accurate
inaccurate
estimate
anomalous data
Question 3
3.
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 4
4.
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 5
5.
Which of the following would you measure using a balance?
volume
mass
temperature
Question 6
6.
Which of the following would you measure using a graduated cylinder?
volume
length
mass
Question 7
7.
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 8
8.
What would you be most likely to measure by immersing an object in water and seeing how much the water level rises?
the mass of a rectangular solid
the mass of a irregular solid
the volume of a rectangular solid
the volume of a irregular solid
Question 9
9.
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 10
10.
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 11
11.
Scientists use which of the following to examine models of complex systems?
simple models
computer programs
graphs
Question 12
12.
Which two types of data can be displayed by graphs?
population data and numerical data
categorical data and temperature data
categorical data and numerical data
Question 13
13.
On which of the following graphs do data points yield a straight line?
linear
non linear
bar
Question 14
14.
On the Kelvin scale, water freezes at 0°C and boils at 100°C.
True
False
Question 15
15.
A diagram is one way to model a system.
True
False
Question 16
16.
Weight is a measure of how much mass is contained in a given volume.
True
False
Question 17
17.
Safety symbols alert you to possible dangers and identify safety equipment you should use.
True
False
Question 18
18.
The SI system is a nonstandard measurement system.
True
False
Question 19
19.
Line graphs can help you identify mistakes and make predictions.
True
False
Question 20
20.
A point that does not fall exactly on a graph line is a(n) anomalous data point.
True
False
Question 21
21.
Just as in the lab, safety is also important when doing activities in the_______
Question 22
22.
Each unit in the SI system is _______times larger than the next smallest unit.
Question 23
23.
The amount of matter contained in a given volume for a substance is called
_______
Question 24
24.
Whenever you perform a lab, your chief concern must be _______
Question 25
25.
Explain the difference between precision and accuracy.
Question 26
26.
Directions:
Use the figure to answer the question.
What output is expected if the system works correctly?
Question 27
27.
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 28
28.
Explain how a line graph can help you investigate the relationship between two sets of data.
Question 29
29.
Explain how a line graph can help you investigate the relationship between two sets of data.
Question 30
30.
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 31
31.
Using the figure from question 26
What is the median of the number of pelican nests per plot on Cat Island?
Question 32
32.
Name two things you should do when you are done with a lab?
Question 33
33.
Scientists use models to understand things they can observe directly.
True
False
Question 34
34.
What part is missing in this system? Input, Output and Feedback
Question 35
35.
Tell me how mass and weight are alike and how they are different.