FRQ verbs - PP
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Identify
Asks for a specific answer (object, advantage,
disadvantage, cause, solution)
Complete sentences are necessary
May ask for explanations, to be done after identifying
Q: Identify two uses of fuelwood in developing
countries.
Bad:
Heating and Cooling
Good:
Two examples of fuelwood in developing
countries are for heating and cooling.
Describe/Explain/Discuss
Define the topic
State an example
Describe or elaborate on the topic
May ask for specific number of
topics
Compare and Contrast
Clearly state what the items have in
common
Clearly state how the items are
different
Math Questions
Show every single step of all work
Make sure to include all appropriate units
If numbers are very large or very small,
use scientific notation
Set up problems so that labels cancel out
Write answers with labels
Graphing
Independent on X, Dependent on Y
Equal increments and labels on each axis
If more than one curve is plotted, create
a legend for your graph
Plot points and attempt to sketch a curve
Give your graph an appropriate title
Lab Design
State hypothesis in the “If__, then
.” format
State the independent, dependent and control
variables
Describe each step of a planned experiment
Describe the type of data you will collect and how its
collected
State exactly what the controls are
State how many samples or times it is repeated
State how you will draw a conclusion
Describe expected results
Terms in FRQs:
Environmental- look to big picture things like:
gases in atmosphere, nutrients cycling BE
SPECIFIC, ADD A DESCRIPTION!
Chemical- requires a chemical formula in words
or symbols
Economical- look to cost effectiveness:
increased profits, decreased costs, loss of
income BE SPECIFIC, ADD A DESCRIPTION!