MTTC Earth Space Science (020) Practice Questions - MTTC Earth Space Science (020) Test Exam - MTTC Earth Space Science (020) Practice Questions

Question 1

A teacher wants students to determine whether the amount of fertilizer affects plant growth. In a well-designed controlled experiment, which of the following should be the independent variable?

The type of soil used for all plants The height of the plants measured after four weeks The amount of sunlight each plant receives The amount of fertilizer applied to each plant

Correct Answer:

The amount of fertilizer applied to each plant

Question 2

Which of the following best describes a scientific theory?

A tentative idea that scientists discard once an experiment is performed A description of a relationship expressed only as a mathematical equation A well-substantiated explanation of natural phenomena supported by a large body of evidence An educated guess that has not yet been tested by experiment

Correct Answer:

A well-substantiated explanation of natural phenomena supported by a large body of evidence

Question 3

A student measures the mass of a rock sample as 24.0 grams and its volume as 8.0 cubic centimeters. What is the density of the rock?

0.33 g/cm3 192 g/cm3 32.0 g/cm3 3.0 g/cm3

Correct Answer:

3.0 g/cm3

Question 4

When using a microscope or hand lens to examine mineral grains, what is the primary advantage of recording observations using a data table rather than a written paragraph?

Tables eliminate the need to take any quantitative measurements Tables guarantee that the experimental results will be statistically significant Tables organize repeated measurements so patterns and comparisons are easier to identify Tables make it unnecessary to repeat trials in an investigation

Correct Answer:

Tables organize repeated measurements so patterns and comparisons are easier to identify

Question 5

Which laboratory safety practice is most appropriate when a student is heating a liquid in a test tube over a flame?

Seal the test tube with a tight stopper before heating it Hold the test tube directly with bare fingers near the flame Heat only the very bottom of the test tube without moving it Point the open end of the test tube away from people while heating

Correct Answer:

Point the open end of the test tube away from people while heating

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