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1) Are rooms with carpeted floors noisier or quieter than rooms with wooden floors?
4) Can blindfolded people tell the difference between bottled water and tap water?
6) Can people identify their pet dog by the sound of its bark alone?
7) Can people tell the difference between music played on an MP3 player, CD player, tape
player, and turntable?
8) Can people use their sense of hearing alone to tell apart a penny, nickel, dime, and quarter?
11) Can the same-type balloons withstand the same amount of pressure?
16) Can you collect the amounts of water in the air at different temperatures?
17) Can you judge depth as well using just one eye than using two?
18) Can you make an electromagnet stronger by adding more electric cells to the circuit?
19) Can you measure the speed and force of raindrops?-What is the effect on soil, with and
without ground cover?
22) Can you skate faster with in-line skates or roller skates?
25) Can you tell where sound comes from when you are blindfolded?
26) Can you use a strand of human hair to measure air moisture?
27) Do “triple roll” toilet paper rolls really last three times as long as regular rolls?
39) Do certain bicycle helmets hold up better after an impact than others?
44) Do different types of onions make your eyes tear up more than others?
47) Do fans really make you cooler or do they just make you feel like you’re cooler?
49) Do girls and boys talk about the same topics as each other when they hang out with their
friends?
50) Do girls spend more time talking on the phone with friends than boys?
52) Do left-handed people prefer the same school subjects as right-handed people?
59) Do natural mosquito repellants keep more mosquitoes away than artificial repellants?
63) Do people who live in rural areas name constellations correctly more often than people
who live in cities?
65) Do plants inside a mall grow faster under artificial light or under a skylight?
73) Do thunderstorms happen more often in the afternoon than in the morning?
77) Do wheels or legs affect the time it takes for a robot to go through a course?
79) Do you wake up feeling more alert when you awaken to an alarm clock that buzzes, plays
music, or plays nature sounds?
84) Does a metal baseball bat vibrate more than a wooden one?
85) Does a no-name stain remover work just as well as a brand name?
89) Does age affect the time it takes someone to complete a test? Behavioral Science
93) Does bread stay fresher longer when it is kept in the refrigerator or on the counter?
94) Does changing the height of a ramp affect how far a car will travel?
95) Does changing the movement of water affect the shade (color) of the water?
96) Does changing the size of a paper airplane affect how far it flies?
97) Does changing the temperature of water affect the buoyancy of an egg?
98) Does changing the type of liquid affect how quickly a nail will corrode (rust)?
104) Does fresh water hold heat longer than salt water?
106) Does hair take longer to dry when using a hair drier or when it dries naturally?
109) Does holding a mirror in front of a fish change what a fish does?
111) Does listening to music while studying affect your performance on a memory test?
112) Does listening to one type of music lower heart rate more than another type?
113) Does listening to rock music make you eat faster than listening to classical music?
116) Does one brand of antacid neutralize acids faster than another?
117) Does one cell-phone carrier get better reception than other carriers?
118) Does one type of food fill you up faster than another?
119) Does playing Sudoku puzzles improve your performance on other types of puzzles?
130) Does temperature affect the voltage, power, and current generation of a solar cell?
131) Does the amount of glycerin in a bubble affect how long it lasts?
132) Does the amount of salt in water affect the height that an egg floats?
133) Does the amount of time a student spends watching TV affect his or her grades?
134) Does the brand of detergent affect how thoroughly it gets a grass stain out?
137) Does the color of a shirt affect the amount of heat it absorbs?
141) Does the direction seeds are planted affect plant growth?
142) Does the flavor of gelatin affect the amount of time it takes to set?
143) Does the flavor of ice cream affect how fast the ice cream melts?
144) Does the grip on a baseball affect the time it takes to reach a catcher?
145) Does the human tongue have definite areas for certain tastes?
146) Does the length of a bat affect how far a baseball will travel?
152) Does the length of the wire affect the strength of an electromagnet?
153) Does the price of a camera affect the clarity of the picture?
154) Does the room temperature affect the time it takes to complete a test? Behavioral Science
156) Does the size of a dog determine how high or low-pitched its bark is?
157) Does the size of a light bulb affect its energy use?
159) Does the surface of a tennis court affect the height that a tennis ball bounces?
160) Does the temperature of a hockey puck affect how far it will travel when struck by the
stick?
161) Does the temperature of nail polish affect how long it stays on nails?
162) Does the temperature of popcorn kernels affect the number of kernels popped?
163) Does the thickness of the wire affect the power of the circuit?
165) Does the type liquid given to a plant affect its growth?
166) Does the type of animal in a pet-store window affect the number of people who are
attracted to the window?
168) Does the type of ground cover affect its temperature in sunlight?
169) Does the type of insulation on the wire affect the strength of an electromagnet?
171) Does the type of liquid affect how fast an ice cube melts?
172) Does the type of liquid affect the amount of mold that grows on bread?
173) Does the type of liquid affect the diffusion rate of food coloring?
174) Does the type of liquid in a glass affect the pitch of the note that results when a person
rubs the rim of the glass?
175) Does the type of metal affect the amount of electricity produced?
176) Does the type of metal and type of solvent affect the time it takes to corrode?
177) Does the type of shoe worn during a 20 yard dash affect the speed in which you can run?
182) Does the weight of a baseball bat affect how far the ball goes when it is hit?
183) Does the width of a rubber band affect how far it will stretch?
184) Does toothpaste with whitener whiten teeth more than regular toothpaste?
185) Does using conditioner leave your hair with fewer knots than not using conditioner?
187) Does washing your hands reduce the amount of bacteria on them more than not washing?
188) Does water with salt boil faster than plain water?
190) Does wind travel at same speeds and in same directions at different heights?
191) Does your “handedness” have any relation to which eye is stronger?
192) Does your cat prefer one brand of food over another?
193) Does your dog prefer water directly from the faucet or tap water that’s been refrigerated?
194) How does pot size affect the amount of time it takes to boil?
199) How do acids react with different metals under varying conditions?
202) How do different materials affect the refraction and diffraction of light?
203) How do different surfaces affect the amount of sunlight reflected and absorbed?
204) How do different surfaces affect the time it takes for a car to travel?
210) How do scientists know how to make a flu vaccine if viruses can be different every year?
212) How do various ski waxes affect the amount of friction between the ski and the snow?
260) How does a light bulb’s wattage affect the amount of heat detected above a light?
265) How does a parachute’s material affect the speed at which it falls?
267) How does a person’s age affect his or her ability to see at night?
314) How does an electric toothbrush work? 315) How does an espresso maker work?
323) How does changing the amount of baking soda and vinegar affect the height of the
explosion?
332) How does humidity affect how often a plant needs to be watered?
334) How does increasing the height of a ramp affect how far a ball rolls down the ramp?
341) How does talking on a cell phone or listening to music affect reaction time?
344) How does the air pressure of a soccer ball affect how far it travels when kicked?
345) How does the amount of air in a balloon rocket affect how far it flies?
346) How does the amount of air in a bicycle’s tires affect how long it takes the bike to brake?
347) How does the amount of daylight that enters your room affect how late you sleep?
348) How does the amount of sugar in homemade ice cream affect how fast it freezes?
349) How does the amount of yeast affect how high bread rises?
352) How does the color of a shirt affect the amount of heat it absorbs?
354) How does the different practice method affect the improvement in juggling a soccer ball?
355) How does the fat content of cheese affect its stretchiness?
356) How does the length of time that a soda bottle is open affect its fizziness?
357) How does the magnification of binoculars affect how far you can see?
358) How does the mass of a ball affect the displacement of water?
359) How does the material of a bandage affect its ability to stick after getting wet?
360) How does the roughness of sandpaper affect its ability to smooth various surfaces?
361) How does the shape of a boat’s hull affect its speed?
364) How does the speed of a river’s current affect the size of the grains on the riverbed?
365) How does the strength of a magnetic field vary with the magnet?
366) How does the temperature of a pool’s water affect the speed at which a swimmer swims?
367) How does the temperature of a tennis ball affect the height of its bounce?
368) How does the temperature of water affect the time it takes to freeze into ice cubes?
369) How does the tension in a violin’s strings affect its pitch?
370) How does the thickness of a material affect the density of an x-ray image?
372) How does the time of day affect levels of algae in a lake?
373) How does the time of day affect your body’s temperature?
374) How does the time of year affect the number of hours of daylight in a 24-hour period?
375) How does the trajectory of a projectile affect the distance traveled?
376) How does the type of container affect ice cream’s melting time?
377) How does the type of light affect how quickly a plant will grow?
378) How does the type of liquid affect how much a penny will corrode in 5 minutes?
379) How does the type of liquid affect the shininess of a penny?
380) How does the type of music that a person listens to while exercising affect how hard he or
she works out?
381) How does the type of seed in a birdfeeder affect the types of birds that the feeder
attracts?
382) How does the type of string used in a “can and string” phone affect the phone’s ability to
transmit sound?
383) How does the type of stuffing in a pillow affect its fluffiness?
385) How does the weight of a bowling ball affect how many pins the ball knocks down?
386) How does the weight of a paper airplane affect its ability to fly?
388) How does water compare to land and what effect does this have on the weather?
393) How far can a water balloon be tossed to someone before it breaks?
399) How long will it take a drop of food dye to color a glass of still water?
402) How much heat is required to raise the temperature of various substances by an equal
amount?
406) How much trash do you keep out of a landfill by recycling paper and plastics?
408) How often can people accurately tell if someone is happy, sad, or mad just by looking at
the person’s eyes?
409) How often can people correctly determine if a person is left-handed or right-handed just
by looking at the person’s handwriting?
410) How old does chewed gum have to be before it stops sticking to shoes?
411) How will adding different flavors of Kool-Aid® to water affect the water’s boiling point?
412) How will the time spent chewing bubble gum affect its bubbles’ maximum size?
413) How will the world come to an end?
414) If you are right-handed or left-handed then do you also prefer a certain foot?
415) In a blind taste test, can you tell the difference between nonfat, low-fat, and whole milk?
420) In which light condition does cheese produce the most mold?
427) Is the incidence of asthma in a region related to the area’s level of air pollution?
429) Is there a correlation between gender and the number of push-ups that a person can do?
430) Is there a relationship between people’s age and the amount of time they can hula hoop?
431) Is there an effect on evaporation rates when forming crystals from sugar and sugar
substitutes?
432) Is using two eyes to judge distance more accurate than using one eye?
437) Using a lever, can one student lift another larger student?
449) What brand of trash bag can withstand the most weight before ripping?
456) What effect does temperature have on the strength of different types of magnets?
457) What effect does watering have on how fast a plant grows from a seed?
461) What factors affect the voltage, amperage, and resistance of electric circuits?
659) What is archaeology? 660) What is astronomy? 661) What is atmospheric science?
662) What is atomic energy?
665) What is bacteriology? 666) What is biochemistry? 667) What is biology? 668) What is
biophysics? 669) What is botany?
682) What is cartography? 683) What is chemistry? 684) What is climatology? 685) What is
computer science? 686) What is cosmology? 687) What is criminology?
889) What is the effect of different amounts of air movement on plant growth?
961) What principles and factors affect the efficiency of electric motors?
972) Where is the best place to store home baked cookies to keep them fresh longest?
973) Which activity has the most change in blood pressure and pulse?
976) Which amount of air space is the best insulator for storm windows?
977) Which antacid is the most effective in neutralizing an acid?
978) Which best helps prevent soil erosion on a slope: plants, rocks, or mulch?
991) Which can support more weight: paper or plastic grocery bags?
1,000) Which do people prefer: a booth or a table toward the middle of a restaurant?
1,003) Which frozen dessert melts slowest: ice cream, frozen yogurt, or sorbet?
1,005) Which has a better chance of survival: grass that was planted as seed or sod?
1,008) Which holds hair in place for a longer period of time: gel or hairspray?
1,012) Which increases your heart rate more: walking up and down real stairs or using a stair-
master?
1,015) Which kind of bread in which light conditions does mold grow the most?
1,016) Which kind of gum keeps its flavor longer: sugar-free or regular?
1,024) Which materials keep ice cubes from melting for the longest time?
1,031) Which solute raises the temperature most at which water boils?
1,035) Which toothbrushes last longest: ones with natural or nylon bristles?
1,037) Which type of bread turns moldy first: store bought or bakery bread?
1,038) Which type of container traps the most heat: a shoebox covered in aluminum foil, plastic
wrap, or wax paper?
1,039) Which type of cup will keep a hot drink warm longer: paper, plastic, Styrofoam, or glass?
1,044) Which type of photos do people hold on to longer before making prints: digital or film?
1,045) Which type of soap removes more grease: dish soap, hand soap, or shampoo?
1,052) Who buys from the “sale” rack more often: kids or adults?
1,053) Who can balance better on the balls of their feet-boys or girls?
1,071) Why do some objects, such as doors and windows, get bigger and smaller?
1,074) Why does my hair stand on end when I take off my hat on a cold, dry day?
1,076) Will a ball bounce higher if it is dropped at a greater distance from the floor?
1,077) Will a rubber band stretch the some distance every time that the same amount of
weight is attached to it?
1,078) Will adding bleach to the water of a plant reduce fungus growth?
1,081) Will the fin size and position affect a rocket’s flight?
1,082) Will water with salt evaporate faster than water without salt?
1) Are rooms with carpeted floors noisier or quieter than rooms with wooden floors?