South Carolina Science Grade 8

Section 3: Models in Science

Self-Check Quiz - English

1.
A(n) __________ is something that represents an idea or object to help people better understand it.
A)theory
B)method
C)model
D)observation
2.
Which of the following models can you see and touch?
A)computer
B)physical
C)idea
D)concept
3.
Which type of scientific model can help predict an earthquake?
A)concept
B)physical
C)idea
D)computer
4.
E = mc2 is an example of a ___________model.
A)computer
B)physical
C)idea
D)mathematical
5.
Models do which of the following?
A)communicate
B)test predictions
C)can change over time
D)all of the above
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