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Chapter 01 - Measurement Cengage Learning Testing, Powered by Cognero Page 1 1.A pint of water (on Earth) is approximately
- 1 pound.
- 1 gram.
- 1 kilogram.
- 1 quart.
ANSWER: a
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2.Historically, which measurement may have been defined as the distance from the royal nose to the thumb of the royal outstretched arm?
- 1 foot
- 1 yard
- 1 meter
- 1 kilometer
ANSWER: b
POINTS: 1
QUESTION TYPE: Multiple Choice
3.In a debate, is the statement "It's only a theory" a valid argument point against a theory (as in "The theory of evolution is wrong because it's only a theory")?
- Yes, theories are weak.
- No, theories are strong.
- No, theories are weak.
- Yes, theories are meaningless.
ANSWER: b
POINTS: 1
QUESTION TYPE: Multiple Choice
4.Which of the following is not considered a major physical science:
- Physics
- Astronomy
- Geology
- Biology
- Meteorology
ANSWER: d
POINTS: 1
QUESTION TYPE: Multiple Choice
5.The word science comes from the Latin word meaning
- "experiment."
- "investigate."
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- "knowledge."
- "debate."
ANSWER: c
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- The most information about our environment comes to us through the sense of
- smell.
- sight.
- hearing.
- touch.
ANSWER: b
POINTS: 1
QUESTION TYPE: Multiple Choice
- Our senses may obtain less-than-accurate information concerning our physical world because they
- have limited sensitivity.
- have a limited range.
- are useless.
- can be deceived.
ANSWER: d
POINTS: 1
QUESTION TYPE: Multiple Choice
- A quantitative observation that is the basis of scientific investigation is a(n)
- experiment.
- measurement.
- explanation.
- number.
ANSWER: b
POINTS: 1
QUESTION TYPE: Multiple Choice
- A scientific law describes
- the scientific method.
- a fundamental relationship of nature.
- the behavior of nature.
- an experiment.
ANSWER: b
POINTS: 1
QUESTION TYPE: Multiple Choice
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- A very tentative explanation of observations of some regularity of nature is a(n)
- scientific law.
- theory.
- experiment.
- hypothesis.
ANSWER: d
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QUESTION TYPE: Multiple Choice
- A successfully tested hypothesis may take on the status of a(n)
- experimental result.
- theory.
- scientific law.
- concept.
- superior hypothesis.
ANSWER: b
POINTS: 1
QUESTION TYPE: Multiple Choice
- A standard unit
- is the same in all systems of units.
- may not be fixed in value.
- is found only in the British system.
- is used for taking accurate measurements.
- is found only in the metric system.
ANSWER: d
POINTS: 1
QUESTION TYPE: Multiple Choice
- The standard unit of time is the
- hour.
- day.
- second.
- minute.
ANSWER: c
POINTS: 1
QUESTION TYPE: Multiple Choice
- Which of the following is not a fundamental quantity?
- Weight
- Length
- Time 3 / 4
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- Mass
ANSWER: a
POINTS: 1
QUESTION TYPE: Multiple Choice
- Which fundamental quantity does the average person measure most often every day?
- Mass
- Length
- Time
- Electric charge
ANSWER: c
POINTS: 1
QUESTION TYPE: Multiple Choice
- Which has a larger mass, a liter of water or a liter of mercury (a liquid metal)?
- mercury
- water
- none of these
ANSWER: a
POINTS: 1
QUESTION TYPE: Multiple Choice
- Which has a larger volume, a liter of water or a liter of mercury (a liquid metal)?
- water
- mercury
- none of these
ANSWER: c
POINTS: 1
QUESTION TYPE: Multiple Choice
- The mass of a cubic meter of water is
- 1 metric ton.
- 100 kg.
- 100 L.
- 1 lb.
ANSWER: a
POINTS: 1
QUESTION TYPE: Multiple Choice
- Which statement is incorrect?
- A kilogram has an equivalent weight greater than that of a pound.
- A kilometer is longer than a mile.
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