Earth Science SOL Review Sheet # 1 Scientific Investigations

Which would be the BEST tools to measure the density of a small piece of copper ore?

The graph shows the relationship between mass and volume for three samples, A, B, and C, of a given material. What is the density of this material?

Students plan to use several rain gauges to compare average monthly rainfall on Virginia’s Coastal Plain and Piedmont regions. Which of these is the independent variable?

A student claims that the full Moon occurs about once a month. What process will verify the student’s claim?

Between which depths should the bedrock be mined in order to obtain rock with the highest percentage of copper?

A student wanted to determine if building a wall would help stop beach erosion. He built one wall perpendicular from the beach, another parallel and a third in an outward bending arc. He then observed and collected data. In this experiment, what should be the “control”?

How much water is being measured in this graduated cylinder?

A graduated cylinder is used to find–

Which part of an experiment is the statement shown here?

“If the bridge is constructed using oak boards instead of pine, then it will be able to support more weight.”

The graph illustrates the data from an experiment. Does the data shown in this graph support or reject the statement shown in question 9?