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Scientific Models Review
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Scientific Models Review
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1. Which of the following describes a scientific model?
A. A picture or drawing of an object
B. A physical replica of an object
C. A computer simulation of a process
D. All of these describe a scientific model
1. Which of the following describes a scientific model?
A. A picture or drawing of an object
B. A physical replica of an object
C. A computer simulation of a process
D. All of these describe a scientific model
2. Which of the following is a reason why models are used in Science?
A. Models are needed for scientists to correctly follow the scientific method
B. Models are needed to help scientists understand objects too large or small to
observe directly
C. Models are needed for scientists to make conclusions at the end of an
investigation
D. All of these are reasons why models are used in Science
2. Which of the following is a reason why models are used in Science?
A. Models are needed for scientists to correctly follow the scientific method
B. Models are needed to help scientists understand objects too large or small to
observe directly
C. Models are needed for scientists to make conclusions at the end of an
investigation
D. All of these are reasons why models are used in Science
3. Below is a model of a plant cell. Which of the following could be a limitation of
this model?
3. Below is a model of a plant cell. Which of the following could be a limitation of
this model?
A. It might not be made to scale
B. It might not contain all the parts
of a plant cell
C. It might have cost too much to
make
D. Both A and B could be a
limitation
A. It might not be made to scale
B. It might not contain all the
parts of a plant cell
C. It might have cost too much to
make
D. Both A and B could be a
limitation
4. Davarius and Davelle are debating whether to make a 2D or 3D model of an
atom. Davarius believes a 2D model would be better; Davelle a 3D. Which of the
following would be the best reason to use either?
A. A 2D model can actually be observed all around the object by other students
B. A 2D model shows more details for other students to observe
C. A 3D model can actually be observed all around the object by other students
D. A 3D model would cost less to make
4. Davarius and Davelle are debating whether to make a 2D or 3D model of an
atom. Davarius believes a 2D model would be better; Davelle a 3D. Which of the
following would be the best reason to use either?
A. A 2D model can actually be observed all around the object by other students
B. A 2D model shows more details for other students to observe
C. A 3D model can actually be observed all around the object by other students
D. A 3D model would cost less to make
5. The National Weather Service uses computer models daily in their reporting of
weather phenomena. Which of the following would be a benefit of the N.W.S.
using computer models?
A. They can predict the path a hurricane is taking as it approaches the United States
B. They can show the areas where possible damages could be caused by a tornado
C. The can show the strength of a thunderstorm that is currently happening in a city
D. All of these are benefits of using computer models by the N.W.S.
5. The National Weather Service uses computer models daily in their reporting of
weather phenomena. Which of the following would be a benefit of the N.W.S.
using computer models?
A. They can predict the path a hurricane is taking as it approaches the United States
B. They can show the areas where possible damages could be caused by a tornado
C. The can show the strength of a thunderstorm that is currently happening in a city
D. All of these are benefits of using computer models by the N.W.S.