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Standard 1.0 Skills and Processes

Topic C. Communicating Scientific Information

Indicator 1. Recognize that clear communication is an essential part of doing science because it enables scientists to inform others about their work, expose their ideas to criticism by other scientists, and stay informed about scientific discoveries around the world.

Objective a. Make use of and analyze models, such as tables and graphs to summarize and interpret data.

Selected Response Item

Read the passage 'Free Fall' to answer the following.

Which graph best shows the motion of a car in a free-fall ride as the car drops?

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