Virginia Earth Science SOL Module 1 scientific investigation overview quiz quiz
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A student tests how the slope of a stream table affects how fast water flows. What is the independent variable?
On a graph, where does the dependent variable belong?
Why does a scientist repeat a measurement several times and take an average?
Which instrument measures air pressure?
A rock has a mass of 60 g and a volume of 20 cm cubed. What is its density?
Two pieces of different size are broken from the same mineral. How do their densities compare?
Which graph type best shows how the temperature of a cooling lava sample changes over time?
A river height rises from 2 m to 8 m over 3 hours. What is the rate of change?
Predicting a value beyond the range of the measured data by extending the trend is called
Which statement best describes a scientific theory?
Which is a limitation of using a globe as a model of Earth?
A student writes: 'The rock layer contains shell fossils, so this area was once under the sea.' Which part is an inference?