Scientific Method And SI System (John Glenn- Mac)

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This is a 35 point test on the Metric System (SI) and scientific method.

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1.

When using the scientific method a scientist first needs a problem. After the scientist has a problem, they next:
- A.
  
  run an experiment.
- B.
  
  Make a hypothesis.
- C.
  
  Collect information about the problem and makes observations.
- D.
  
  State the conclusion.
2.

A proposed solution to a problem or an educated guess is called a(n):
- A.
  
  Hypothesis
- B.
  
  Conclusion
- C.
  
  Variable
- D.
  
  Constant
3.

While doing an experiment on pesticides, a group of plants is treated with a pesticide. Another group is not. Those treated with the pesticide are called the:
- A.
  
  Experimental group
- B.
  
  Hypothesis group
- C.
  
  Control group
- D.
  
  Procedural group
4.

In scientific studies throughout the world, the system scientist use for measuring is the:
- A.
  
  Metric system (SI)
- B.
  
  English system
- C.
  
  World system
- D.
  
  Yard system
5.

A liter is used to measure:
- A.
  
  Length
- B.
  
  volume
- C.
  
  mass
- D.
  
  Weight
6.

If I wanted to measure how long my desk is, the easiest unit I could measure it in is the:
- A.
  
  Kilometer
- B.
  
  Kiloliter
- C.
  
  Cg.
- D.
  
  Centimeter
7.

A paper clip has the mass of about:
- A.
  
  1.00 kg.
- B.
  
  1.0 g.
- C.
  
  100.0 g.
- D.
  
  1.0 m.
8.

Convert the following: 50.1 kilometers into millimeters.
- A.
  
  501. mm
- B.
  
  .00501 mm
- C.
  
  5010000. mm
- D.
  
  50100000. mm
9.

Convert the following: 22.3 cm. into dam
- A.
  
  .0223 dam
- B.
  
  .223 dam
- C.
  
  2230.dam
- D.
  
  .00223 dam
10.

Which is equal to 60.0 meters?
- A.
  
  .600 dm
- B.
  
  6000. cm
- C.
  
  600000000. km
- D.
  
  6.00 mm
11.

Which is a unit of volume?
- A.
  
  dal
- B.
  
  Milligram
- C.
  
  Centimeter
- D.
  
  Hg.
- E.
  
  Mm.
12.

Mass:
- A.
  
  Is measured in decimeters
- B.
  
  is measured with a graduated cylinder
- C.
  
  Is measured with a thermometer
- D.
  
  is measured with a balance
- E.
  
  Is a measure of gravity’s pull on an object
13.

Length:
- A.
  
  Is measured in meters
- B.
  
  Is measured with a graduated cylinder
- C.
  
  Is measured with a thermometer
- D.
  
  is measured with a balance
- E.
  
  Is a measure of gravity’s pull on an object
14.

Weight:
- A.
  
  Is measured in decimeters
- B.
  
  Is measured with a graduated cylinder
- C.
  
  Is measured with a thermometer
- D.
  
  is measured with a balance
- E.
  
  Is a measure of gravity’s pull on an object
15.

Volume:
- A.
  
  Is measured in decimeters
- B.
  
  Is measured with a graduated cylinder
- C.
  
  Is measured with a thermometer
- D.
  
  is measured with a balance
- E.
  
  Is a measure of gravity’s pull on an object
16.

What is the volume of liquid in the cylinder?
- A.
  
  16.0 ml
- B.
  
  10.6 ml
- C.
  
  10.3 ml
- D.
  
  13.0 ml
17.

What is the volume of liquid in the cylinder?
- A.
  
  21ml.
- B.
  
  20 ml.
- C.
  
  20.5 ml.
- D.
  
  22 ml.
- E.
  
  23 ml.
18.

What is the volume of the liquid in the graduated cylinder?
- A.
  
  60 ml
- B.
  
  65 ml
- C.
  
  69 ml
- D.
  
  65.5ml
19.

What is the volume of the liquid in the graduated cylinder?
- A.
  
  60.0 ml
- B.
  
  62.0 ml
- C.
  
  62.4 ml
- D.
  
  63.1 ml
- E.
  
  63.2 ml
20.

The monkey hates the baboons. This is an example of a:
- A.
  
  Observation
- B.
  
  Opinion
21.

The monkey threw the banana 25.3 meters in the air. This is an example of an:
- A.
  
  Opinion.
- B.
  
  Observation.
22.

What is the total mass shown on the beams below?
- A.
  
  440.9 g
- B.
  
  400.9g
- C.
  
  440.1g
- D.
  
  449.2g
- E.
  
  202.4g
23.

What is the total mass shown on the beams below?
- A.
  
  40.6 g.
- B.
  
  47.6 g
- C.
  
  40.76 g.
- D.
  
  47.1 g.
- E.
  
  48.0 g.
24.

What is the total mass shown on the beams below?
- A.
  
  10.11 g.
- B.
  
  11.1 g.
- C.
  
  12.1 g.
- D.
  
  121.0 g.
25.

What is the total mass shown on the beams below?
- A.
  
  510.2 g.
- B.
  
  511.2 g.
- C.
  
  512.01g.
- D.
  
  5100.12 g.
- E.
  
  521.01g.