VALID Science 10 Practice Questions - NSW VALID Science 10 Assessment Exam - VALID Science 10 Practice Questions

Question 1

A student investigates how light intensity affects the rate of photosynthesis in Elodea plants by placing lamps at different distances (10 cm, 20 cm, 30 cm, and 40 cm) and counting oxygen bubbles produced per minute. What is the independent variable in this experiment?

The distance of the lamp from the plant The number of oxygen bubbles produced per minute The type of water plant used in the beaker The temperature of the water in each beaker

Correct Answer:

The distance of the lamp from the plant

Question 2

In an experiment testing how enzyme concentration affects the rate of hydrogen peroxide decomposition, a student records the volume of oxygen gas collected every 30 seconds. Which term describes the volume of oxygen gas recorded?

Controlled variable Dependent variable Independent variable Extraneous variable

Correct Answer:

Dependent variable

Question 3

A scientist measures the growth rate of radish seedlings exposed to different fertilizer concentrations. Which set of conditions represents variables that MUST be controlled to ensure a fair test?

Fertilizer concentration, seedling height, soil volume, and pot color Soil type, fertilizer concentration, leaf count, and room temperature Soil type, water volume, light exposure, and seedling species Water volume, fertilizer type, seedling height, and harvest time

Correct Answer:

Soil type, water volume, light exposure, and seedling species

Question 4

Why do medical researchers include a placebo group (receiving an inactive substance) when testing the efficacy of a new antiviral drug on human patients?

To ensure all patients in the clinical trial receive at least some form of active medical treatment To increase the sample size so that statistical calculations require fewer test subjects overall To test whether the placebo substance itself possesses therapeutic medicinal qualities To provide a control baseline to determine if healing is due to the drug rather than psychological factors or natural recovery

Correct Answer:

To provide a control baseline to determine if healing is due to the drug rather than psychological factors or natural recovery

Question 5

Which statement best represents a scientifically testable hypothesis regarding the effect of temperature on yeast fermentation?

If the temperature of a yeast culture is increased from 20°C to 35°C, then carbon dioxide production will increase because enzyme activity rises. Yeast fermentation produces carbon dioxide gas because yeast cells prefer warmer environmental conditions. Fermentation is an essential biological process that makes bread dough rise faster than baking soda. Higher temperatures make yeast cells happier, which results in better tasting baked goods.

Correct Answer:

If the temperature of a yeast culture is increased from 20°C to 35°C, then carbon dioxide production will increase because enzyme activity rises.

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