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Test Bank for An Introduction to Physical Science 15th Edition By James Shipman, Jerry Wilson, Charles Higgins, Bo Lou (All Chapters, 100% original verified, A+ Grade)
An Introduction to Physical Science, 15e James Shipman, Jerry Wilson, Charles Higgins, Bo Lou (Test Bank All Chapters, 100% ...
Chapter 01 - Measurement
Cengage Learning Testing, Powered by Cognero Page 1 1.A pint of water (on Earth) is approximately
a. 1 pound.
b. 1 gram.
c. 1 kilogram.
d. 1 quart.
ANSWER: a
POINTS: 1
QUESTION TYPE: Multiple Choice 2.Historically, which measurement may have been defined as the distance from the royal nose to the thumb of
the royal outstretched arm?
a. 1 foot
b. 1 yard
c. 1 meter
d. 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")?
a. Yes, theories are weak.
b. No, theories are strong.
c. No, theories are weak.
d. Yes, theories are meaningless.
ANSWER: b
POINTS: 1
QUESTION TYPE: Multiple Choice 4.Which of the following is not considered a major physical science:
a. Physics
b. Astronomy
c. Geology
d. Biology
e. Meteorology
ANSWER: d
POINTS: 1
QUESTION TYPE: Multiple Choice 5.The word science comes from the Latin word meaning
a. "experiment."
b. "investigate."An Introduction to Physical Science, 15e James Shipman, Jerry Wilson, Charles Higgins, Bo Lou (Test Bank, All Chapters. 100% Original Verified, A+ Grade) Chapter 01 - Measurement Cengage Learning Testing, Powered by Cognero Page 2 c. "knowledge." d. "debate." ANSWER: c POINTS: 1 QUESTION TYPE: Multiple Choice 6. The most information about our environment comes to us through the sense of a. smell. b. sight. c. hearing. d. touch. ANSWER: b POINTS: 1 QUESTION TYPE: Multiple Choice 7. Our senses may obtain less-than-accurate information concerning our physical world because they a. have limited sensitivity. b. have a limited range. c. are useless. d. can be deceived. ANSWER: d POINTS: 1 QUESTION TYPE: Multiple Choice 8. A quantitative observation that is the basis of scientific investigation is a(n) a. experiment. b. measurement. c. explanation. d. number. ANSWER: b POINTS: 1 QUESTION TYPE: Multiple Choice 9. A scientific law describes a. the scientific method. b. a fundamental relationship of nature. c. the behavior of nature. d. an experiment. ANSWER: b POINTS: 1 QUESTION TYPE: Multiple Choice Chapter 01 - Measurement Cengage Learning Testing, Powered by Cognero Page 3 10. A very tentative explanation of observations of some regularity of nature is a(n) a. scientific law. b. theory. c. experiment. d. hypothesis. ANSWER: d POINTS: 1 QUESTION TYPE: Multiple Choice 11. A successfully tested hypothesis may take on the status of a(n) a. experimental result. b. theory. c. scientific law. d. concept. e. superior hypothesis. ANSWER: b POINTS: 1 QUESTION TYPE: Multiple Choice 12. A standard unit a. is the same in all systems of units. b. may not be fixed in value. c. is found only in the British system. d. is used for taking accurate measurements. e. is found only in the metric system. ANSWER: d POINTS: 1 QUESTION TYPE: Multiple Choice 13. The standard unit of time is the a. hour. b. day. c. second. d. minute. ANSWER: c POINTS: 1 QUESTION TYPE: Multiple Choice 14. Which of the following is not a fundamental quantity? a. Weight b. Length c. Time Chapter 01 - Measurement Cengage Learning Testing, Powered by Cognero Page 4 d. Mass ANSWER: a POINTS: 1 QUESTION TYPE: Multiple Choice 15. Which fundamental quantity does the average person measure most often every day? a. Mass b. Length c. Time d. Electric charge ANSWER: c POINTS: 1 QUESTION TYPE: Multiple Choice 16. Which has a larger mass, a liter of water or a liter of mercury (a liquid metal)? a. mercury b. water c. none of these ANSWER: a POINTS: 1 QUESTION TYPE: Multiple Choice 17. Which has a larger volume, a liter of water or a liter of mercury (a liquid metal)? a. water b. mercury c. none of these ANSWER: c POINTS: 1 QUESTION TYPE: Multiple Choice 18. The mass of a cubic meter of water is a. 1 metric ton. b. 100 kg. c. 100 L. d. 1 lb. ANSWER: a POINTS: 1 QUESTION TYPE: Multiple Choice 19. Which statement is incorrect ? a. A kilogram has an equivalent weight greater than that of a pound. b. A kilometer is longer than a mile.
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