Free Exam: NOS Benchmarks 1.2-1.4
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Gemma wants to investigate the rain forest ecosystem of the Amazon jungle in South America. To conduct the experiment, Gemma uses plants, reptiles, and insects native to New Jersey, where she lives, to build a terrarium such as the one shown in the following figure.
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Which limitation is true of Gemma's experiment?
Gemma wants to investigate the rain forest ecosystem of the Amazon jungle in South America. To conduct the experiment, Gemma uses plants, reptiles, and insects native to New Jersey, where she lives, to build a terrarium such as the one shown in the following figure.
[img]http://static.schoolrack.com/files/14019/249481/nos1.3.jpg[/img]
Which limitation is true of Gemma's experiment?
| Type: | Multiple choice |
| Points: | 2 |
| Randomize answers: | No |
Question 2
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Raul wants to investigate how the angle of a ramp affects the speed an object rolling down the ramp. He can conduct his investigation in a number of different ways. Which investigation should he perform?
Raul wants to investigate how the angle of a ramp affects the speed an object rolling down the ramp. He can conduct his investigation in a number of different ways. Which investigation should he perform?
| Type: | Multiple choice |
| Points: | 2 |
| Randomize answers: | No |
Question 3
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A good experiment has several characteristics. Which characteristic is part of a scientifically sound experiment?
A good experiment has several characteristics. Which characteristic is part of a scientifically sound experiment?
| Type: | Multiple choice |
| Points: | 2 |
| Randomize answers: | No |
Question 4
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Lee wants to make sure she understands the components of a good scientific investigation. She knows that it should be controlled and have a large sample size. Also, she thinks that the results should be communicated to other scientists. Which is another component that is necessary for a good investigation?
Lee wants to make sure she understands the components of a good scientific investigation. She knows that it should be controlled and have a large sample size. Also, she thinks that the results should be communicated to other scientists. Which is another component that is necessary for a good investigation?
| Type: | Multiple choice |
| Points: | 2 |
| Randomize answers: | No |
Question 5
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Anton is a geologist. He wants to get the best possible information about lava flows from eruptions that are happening at some specific locations around the world. He wants to be able to vary what he studies based on his initial findings. Which type of investigation should Anton conduct?
Anton is a geologist. He wants to get the best possible information about lava flows from eruptions that are happening at some specific locations around the world. He wants to be able to vary what he studies based on his initial findings. Which type of investigation should Anton conduct?
| Type: | Multiple choice |
| Points: | 2 |
| Randomize answers: | No |