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| phenomenon | An event that can be observed and studied but is difficult to explain or understand is called _____. |
| Variables | Which of the following is something that all computer models use in their calculations? |
| Patterns | Which of the following is something that scientists often seek by using computer models and simulations? |
| data | Creating a computer simulation requires _____. |
| Assumptions | In a complex model, which of these are used to simplify calculations? |
| Physical laws | Which of the following is something that many popular games apply to mimic gravity, motion, and fluid dynamics? |
| Motion | Which of the following physical laws can make a simulated collision seem more realistic? |
| physics engine | The software used in games to simulate certain physical systems is called a _____. |
| Calculates physics | Which of the following describes one function of a graphics processing unit (GPU)? |
| Fluid dynamics | Which of the following physical laws can make the flow of water seem more realistic? |
| realistic | Applying physical laws to a game makes its environment seem more _____. |
| Motion | Two waves interfering with one another is an example of which physical law? |
| Sensing | Which of the following categories of blocks could be used for detecting sprite collisions? |
| when space bar pressed? | Which Scratch block can be used to sense user input? |
| Motion | In which Scratch category would you find the if on edge, bounce block? |
| Operator | A Sensing block, such as touching edge, can be combined with a(n) _____ block, such as not, to create a new condition. |
| A variable | In a computer model that predicts daily weather patterns, what might "atmospheric pressure" represent? |
| Data sources | Sensors and devices connected to a model are examples of which of the following? |
| The forecast track of a hurricane | Which of these could be best represented through a computer model? |
| Science, technology, engineering, and math | Which of the following lists what STEM stands for? |
| Digital divide | Which of the following is the term for an economic and social inequality based on access to, use of, or knowledge of technology resources? |
| Usage gap | Which of the following is the term for a part of the population that uses advanced technology for work and education while another part uses only basic technology for social media and entertainment? |
| unevenly | Access to the Internet has developed _____ throughout the world. |
| class | Social mobility is the ability to move from one _____ to another. |
| right by law | Other countries—including Greece, Spain, and France—have recognized Internet access as a _____. |
| can be verified elsewhere | The most important step in determining the accuracy of facts within an online data source is to determine if the information _____. (******) |
| determine the author's qualifications | After identifying the author of an online article, you should then _____. |
| .gov | What is the file extension for a county or state? |
| .org | What is the file extension for a nonprofit? |
| .edu | What is the file extension for a school or university? |
| .com | What is the file extension for a business? |
| An ethical dilemma | Which of the following represents a situation that has no clear right or wrong answer? |
| Deciding on the best course of action | What is the final step in an ethical decision-making model? |
| A hypothesis | Which of the following is testable, takes into account current knowledge, and supports the creation of a statistical model? |
| visual | Tables, charts, and graphs are ways to present findings in a _____ format. |
| Qualitative | Which of these describes data that can be observed but not measured? |
| Quantitative | Which of these is a term for data that can be measured? |
| 8 ounces | Which of these is an example of quantitative data? |
| It is objective | Which of these describes a benefit of using quantitative data in an experiment? |
| Data | Variables can be created in which Scratch category? |
