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Which is a scientific claim?

A
At least 75 percent of the class will pass the physical science test today because they studied more than two hours for it.
B
According to the star of the number-one teen TV show, crushed rosemary and olive oil spread over pimples will draw out the bacteria and prevent scarring.
C
Plants fertilized once per week with Super Plant Food Formula have been shown in testing to produce twice as much fruit as plants that are not.
D
Placing half-filled one-gallon jugs of water out on the lawn prevents moles from occupying the space underground.
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Bena thinks that dissolving more salt in water causes the mixture’s freezing temperature to change.Which is the best type of scientific investigation for Bena to use to study this?

A
an experimental investigation, because it can provide the most data
B
a comparative investigation, because it uses a wide range of variables
C
an experimental investigation, because it allows for the control of variables
D
a comparative investigation, because it would take the least amount of time
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Which best describes the purpose of bar graphs?

A
They show changes over a period of time.
B
They compare quantities for particular categories.
C
They show the relationship among parts of a whole.
D
They compare ranges as continuous data.
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Which serves as evidence for a scientific claim?

A
surveys of public opinion
B
company advertisements
C
controlled experiments
D
personal websites
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Analyze the graph.

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A
increasing parking meters
B
increasing traffic signals
C
increasing places to park bikes
D
decreasing bike-repair shops
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Which professional most likely uses X-ray technology?

A
a food critic
B
a dentist
C
a financial analyst
D
a pharmacist
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Which is one precaution to take when working with heat and fire?

A
Do not use during experiments.
B
Keep flammables away.
C
Avoid touching face and eyes.
D
Do not mix chemicals unless told to do so.
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Which microscope is the most powerful and can map the atoms on the surface of an object?

A
a classroom compound microscope
B
a transmission electron microscope
C
a scanning electron microscope
D
a scanning tunneling microscope
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Which kind of investigations allow for the control of variables?

A
hypothesis
B
experimental
C
descriptive
D
comparative
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In double-blind studies neither the test subject or the researcher knows who was given the drug and who was given the control. Why are these studies effective for testing a drug that may elevate mood and relieve feelings of depression?

A
Since there are two symptoms that are affected, a double-blind study is required.
B
Double-blind studies are ways to ensure that only the researcher can figure out who is getting the effective drug.
C
Double-blind studies are the most economical way to gather results from testing on humans.
D
The patients and researchers are not given this information so they cannot be influenced in reporting the effectiveness.
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Read the measurement.

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A
34 mL
B
38 mL
C
39 mL
D
40 mL
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A class is using marshmallows to demonstrate different chemicals’ properties by heating and cooling the marshmallows. Which student is practicing bad laboratory safety?

A
Neka is cleaning up the melted marshmallows after recording her observations.
B
Nikkos checks his glassware for imperfections before using them.
C
Kenneth is using the Bunsen burner to roast the marshmallows and eat them.
D
Kojo threw the used marshmallows into the trash can after his instructor told him to do so.
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Which describes data that is faked or misplaced?

A
reasonable
B
authentic
C
invalid
D
accurate

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