OGET Science & Scientific Inquiry 3

Question 1

Which of the following is an example of potential energy?

Accepted Answer

A stretched rubber band held in place

Answer

Potential energy is stored energy based on position or condition; a stretched rubber band stores elastic potential energy that can be released when let go.

Question 2

In a wave, the wavelength is defined as:

Accepted Answer

The distance between two consecutive crests or troughs

Answer

Wavelength is the distance between two successive identical points on a wave, such as from crest to crest or trough to trough.

Question 3

Which teaching strategy best supports students in developing scientific inquiry skills?

Accepted Answer

Providing students with lab activities where they design their own investigations

Answer

Hands-on, student-designed investigations develop authentic inquiry skills by engaging students in asking questions, forming hypotheses, collecting data, and drawing conclusions.

Question 4

The process by which cells use oxygen to break down glucose and release energy is called:

Accepted Answer

Cellular respiration

Answer

Cellular respiration is the process by which cells break down glucose using oxygen to produce ATP (energy), carbon dioxide, and water.

Question 5

According to the law of conservation of mass, in a chemical reaction:

Accepted Answer

The total mass of reactants equals the total mass of products

Answer

The law of conservation of mass states that matter cannot be created or destroyed in a chemical reaction, so the total mass of reactants always equals the total mass of products.

OGET - Oklahoma General Education Practice Test

OGET - Oklahoma General Education Practice Test

OGET Science & Scientific Inquiry 3