Question 1

In ratio form, the equivalence statement 1 mi = 1.61 km would be expressed as ______________.

Accepted Answer

61 km)

Question 2

A quantitative observation that is the basis of scientific investigation is a(n)

Accepted Answer

A)  experiment. 
B)  measurement. 
C)  explanation. 
D)  number. 
A)  experiment. 
B)  measurement. 
C)  explanation. 
D)  number. B

Question 3

One megawatt contains how many watts?

Accepted Answer

A)  103 
B)  10-6 
C)  106 
D)  10-3 
A)  103 
B)  10-6 
C)  106 
D)  10-3 C

Question 4

A pint of water (on Earth) is approximately

Accepted Answer

A)  1 pound. 
B)  1 gram. 
C)  1 kilogram. 
D)  1 quart. 
A)  1 pound. 
B)  1 gram. 
C)  1 kilogram. 
D)  1 quart.

Question 5

A standard unit

Accepted Answer

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. 
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.

Question 6

Which statement is incorrect?

Accepted Answer

A)  A kilogram has an equivalent weight greater than that of a pound. 
B)  A kilometer is longer than a mile. 
C)  A meter is longer than a yard. 
D)  A liter is larger than a quart. 
A)  A kilogram has an equivalent weight greater than that of a pound. 
B)  A kilometer is longer than a mile. 
C)  A meter is longer than a yard. 
D)  A liter is larger than a quart.

Question 7

A very tentative explanation of observations of some regularity of nature is a(n)

Accepted Answer

A)  scientific law. 
B)  theory. 
C)  experiment. 
D)  hypothesis. 
A)  scientific law. 
B)  theory. 
C)  experiment. 
D)  hypothesis.

Question 8

Historically, which measurement may have been defined as the distance from the royal nose to the thumb of the royal outstretched arm?

Accepted Answer

A)  1 foot 
B)  1 yard 
C)  1 meter 
D)  1 kilometer 
A)  1 foot 
B)  1 yard 
C)  1 meter 
D)  1 kilometer

Question 9

A metric ton is ______________ kg.

Accepted Answer

The answer of A metric ton is ______________ kg....

Question 10

Which has a larger mass, a liter of water or a liter of mercury (a liquid metal)?

Accepted Answer

A)  mercury 
B)  water 
C)  none of these 
A)  mercury 
B)  water 
C)  none of these

Question 11

When the measured quantity 45.67 kg is divided by the measured quantity 3.42 L, the answer should have how many significant figures?

Accepted Answer

A)  Three 
B)  One 
C)  Four 
D)  Two 
A)  Three 
B)  One 
C)  Four 
D)  Two

Question 12

Which of the following is not considered a major physical science:

Accepted Answer

A)  Physics 
B)  Astronomy 
C)  Geology 
D)  Biology 
E)  Meteorology 
A)  Physics 
B)  Astronomy 
C)  Geology 
D)  Biology 
E)  Meteorology

Question 13

For the multiplication of 8.1 m times 6.4 m, the result should be reported with how many significant figures?

Accepted Answer

A)  Two 
B)  One 
C)  Three 
D)  Four 
E)  Seven 
A)  Two 
B)  One 
C)  Three 
D)  Four 
E)  Seven

Question 14

Which is larger, a liter or a quart?

Accepted Answer

The answer of Which is larger, a liter or a...

Question 15

Given that 1 L = 0.266 gal, the conversion factor for converting gallons to liters would be __________________.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Given that 1 L = 0.266 gal,...

Question 16

Density describes

Accepted Answer

A)  mass per unit volume. 
B)  length per unit time. 
C)  volume per liter. 
D)  weight per mass. 
A)  mass per unit volume. 
B)  length per unit time. 
C)  volume per liter. 
D)  weight per mass.

Question 17

The metric prefix that means one thousand (1000) is

Accepted Answer

A)  kilo-. 
B)  centi-. 
C)  mega-. 
D)  milli-. 
A)  kilo-. 
B)  centi-. 
C)  mega-. 
D)  milli-.

Question 18

Rounding the number 200.601 to three significant figures

Accepted Answer

A)  gives 199. 
B)  gives 200. 
C)  gives 200.601 
D)  gives 201. 
E)  cannot be done. 
A)  gives 199. 
B)  gives 200. 
C)  gives 200.601 
D)  gives 201. 
E)  cannot be done.

Question 19

What is the mass of 25 cm3 of pure water?

Accepted Answer

A)  None of these 
B)  25 kg 
C)  25 g 
D)  25 mL 
A)  None of these 
B)  25 kg 
C)  25 g 
D)  25 mL

Question 20

The metric prefix that means ten (10) is

Accepted Answer

A)  deci 
B)  deka 
C)  milli 
D)  centi 
E)  kilo 
A)  deci 
B)  deka 
C)  milli 
D)  centi 
E)  kilo

In ratio form, the equivalence statement 1 mi = 1.61 km would be expressed as ______________.

A quantitative observation that is the basis of scientific investigation is a(n)

One megawatt contains how many watts?

A pint of water (on Earth) is approximately

A standard unit

Which statement is incorrect?

A very tentative explanation of observations of some regularity of nature is a(n)

Historically, which measurement may have been defined as the distance from the royal nose to the thumb of the royal outstretched arm?

A metric ton is ______________ kg.

Which has a larger mass, a liter of water or a liter of mercury (a liquid metal)?

When the measured quantity 45.67 kg is divided by the measured quantity 3.42 L, the answer should have how many significant figures?

Which of the following is not considered a major physical science:

For the multiplication of 8.1 m times 6.4 m, the result should be reported with how many significant figures?

Which is larger, a liter or a quart?

Given that 1 L = 0.266 gal, the conversion factor for converting gallons to liters would be __________________.

Density describes

The metric prefix that means one thousand (1000) is

Rounding the number 200.601 to three significant figures

What is the mass of 25 cm³ of pure water?

The metric prefix that means ten (10) is

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In ratio form, the equivalence statement 1 mi = 1.61 km would be expressed as ______________.

A quantitative observation that is the basis of scientific investigation is a(n)

One megawatt contains how many watts?

A pint of water (on Earth) is approximately

A standard unit

Which statement is incorrect?

A very tentative explanation of observations of some regularity of nature is a(n)

Historically, which measurement may have been defined as the distance from the royal nose to the thumb of the royal outstretched arm?

A metric ton is ______________ kg.

Which has a larger mass, a liter of water or a liter of mercury (a liquid metal)?

When the measured quantity 45.67 kg is divided by the measured quantity 3.42 L, the answer should have how many significant figures?

Which of the following is not considered a major physical science:

For the multiplication of 8.1 m times 6.4 m, the result should be reported with how many significant figures?

Which is larger, a liter or a quart?

Given that 1 L = 0.266 gal, the conversion factor for converting gallons to liters would be __________________.

Density describes

The metric prefix that means one thousand (1000) is

Rounding the number 200.601 to three significant figures

What is the mass of 25 cm3 of pure water?

The metric prefix that means ten (10) is

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Optics and Wave Effects

Electricity and Magnetism

Atomic Physics

Nuclear Physics

The Chemical Elements

Chemical Bonding

Chemical Reactions

Organic Chemistry

Place and Time

The Solar System

Moons and Small Solar System Bodies

The Universe

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Atmospheric Effects

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What is the mass of 25 cm³ of pure water?