1. Safety, Models, Procedures
Vocabulary Test 1
Safety, Models, Procedures

2. 1. Scientific models are used to-
A explain everything B explain the natural world C explain the unknown D explain all of science

3. 2. In Mrs. Grant’s class, the D in the ABCD’s of diagrams stand for -
A directions B discovery C details D determination

4. 3. The three most common limitations of scientific models are -
A time, temperature, speed B mass, volume, weight C size, temperature, materials D materials, time, size

5. 4. If students were performing an investigation in which they model erosion of sand by blowing sand with a straw, which piece of safety equipment would be most important?
apron
gloves
goggles
Fire extinguisher

6. 5. A student made a model of the Earth shown below
5. A student made a model of the Earth shown below. Which answer names one benefit and one limitation of the model?
It shows the layers and it is the correct size.
It is the correct size and it is labeled.
It shows the layers and is smaller than in real life.
It shows accurate colors and takes the correct amount of time.

7. 6. Which of the following tools is used to measure thermal energy?
Balance
Thermometer
Beaker
Centimeter ruler

8. 7. Which of the following tools is used to measure mass?
Balance
Thermometer
Beaker
Centimeter ruler

9. 8. Which of the following tools is used to measure the volume of liquids?
Balance
Thermometer
Beaker
Centimeter ruler

10. 9. Students were performing an investigation with an electric hot plate to determine at which temperature water boils. Which piece of safety equipment would be most important?
apron
goggles
insulated gloves
fire extinguisher

11. 10. How much liquid is shown in the graduated cylinder?
20 ml
25 ml
24 ml
22 ml