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In science, we often gather information with our senses by watching, listening, smelling,
and touching. For example, you may record how the color of a flower changes. What is
this process called?
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making observations
stating hypotheses
performing experiments
forming conclusions
Q 2/13
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Shelby inferred that a train was approaching rapidly based on the way the noise from the
train sounded. Which other skill is Shelby using?
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planning an investigation
using time/space relationships
communicating results
classifying
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In science, we often gather information with our senses by watching, listening, smelling,
and touching. For example, you may record how the color of a flower changes. What is
this process called?
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Shelby inferred that a train was approaching rapidly based on the way the noise from the
train sounded. Which other skill is Shelby using?
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Imagine that a scientist suggests that the size of an insect population depends on the
temperature. What observations must this scientist make in order to collect evidence to
support his or her hypothesis?
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Scientists always develop a plan when they try to learn something about our natural world.
Which sequence correctly shows the steps scientists follow in their plan?
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Orlando is wondering what he is getting for his birthday. He decides to shake the box that
contains his present. Orlando did not realize it, but he was acting like a scientist. What was
the first step Orlando took in this situation that a scientist also takes?
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Scientists communicate their results by publishing their work. Why is it important for
scientists to do this?
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Each measuring tool is designed to measure a specific property of an object or material.
Which of these tools can be used to measure the volume of a material?
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Which of the following is always an important part of an experiment?
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A science class went on a field trip to study the organisms that live in a stream near the
school. Which of these tools would be mostuseful for making observations about the
animals living in the stream?
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Which of these is the metric unit for measuring mass?
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Which of the following is not a scientific investigation?
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Which of the following would be best done using repeated observation rather than an
experiment?
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Scientists usually write reports about their investigations. Why do they do this?
