PAT PAT Science Reasoning

Question 1

A student drops a rubber ball and a metal ball of the same size from the same height. The metal ball hits the ground first. What can the student conclude?

Accepted Answer

Air resistance affected the rubber ball more than the metal ball

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Heavier objects always fall faster than lighter ones

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The metal ball is more aerodynamic

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The rubber ball bounced before it fell

Question 2

In a science experiment, the variable that the scientist deliberately changes is called the:

Accepted Answer

Independent variable

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Dependent variable

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Constant variable

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Control group

Question 3

A plant placed in sunlight grows taller than one kept in the dark. This experiment tests the effect of:

Accepted Answer

Light on plant growth

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Water on plant growth

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Soil type on plant growth

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Temperature on plant growth

Question 4

Which of the following is a testable scientific hypothesis?

Accepted Answer

Plants watered with salt water will grow slower than those watered with plain water.

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Dogs are the best pets.

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The sky is a beautiful color.

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Science is more important than art.

Question 5

What does it mean when a scientist says their results are 'reproducible'?

Accepted Answer

Other scientists can repeat the experiment and get the same results

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The experiment was performed very quickly

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The data was copied from another scientist

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The experiment used many test subjects

Question 6

A bar graph shows the growth of four plants over two weeks. Which plant grew the most if Plant A grew 3 cm, Plant B grew 7 cm, Plant C grew 5 cm, and Plant D grew 2 cm?

Accepted Answer

Plant B

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Plant A

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Plant C

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Plant D