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1) Each of the following is a testable hypothesis, except a) avoiding contact wi

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Question

1) Each of the following is a testable hypothesis, except

a) avoiding contact with other people reduces the chance of catching a cold.
b) taking zinc lozenges at the first sign of cold symptoms reduces throat irritation.
c) being a good driver makes you less likely to catch a cold.
d) sleeping 8 hours a night reduces the severity of a cold.
e) All of the above are testable hypotheses.

2) My dog will eat more of her food when I pour bacon grease over the food before I give it to her. This is an example of a(n)

a) observation
b) hypothesis
c) experiment
d) theory
e) All of the above

3)  A 4 oz boneless, skinless chicken breast contains 25 g of protein. How many kcal are obtained from the protein in the chicken?

a) 225 kcal
b) 4 kcal
c) 100 kcal
d) 25 kcal
e) 10.0 kcal

4) Which of the following involves a change of state?

a) Melting ice
b) Freezing water
c) Vaporization of alcohol
d) All of the above
e) None of the above

5) Which of the following is an example of kinetic energy?

a) A roller coaster car at the top of a hill
b) Water stored in a reservoir
c) Burning wood
d) An apple
e) An unopened soda bottle

6) Which quantity of heat is needed to melt 80.0 g of ice at 0

Explanation / Answer

c

d

d

a

c

b

d

e

d

e