Unit 1: Studying Science Review

What is an explanation based on evidence?

• Conclusion
• Investigation
• Hypothesis
• Question

When people collect information by using their five senses, they make an ____

• Evidence
• Investigation
• Inference
• Observation

A tool used to measure the mass of an object is a(n) _______

• Spring scale
• Pan balance
• Microscope
• Hand lens

When people ask questions, make observations, and use other methods to gather data about an event or object, they are doing a(n) ______

• Observation
• Investigation
• Inference
• Evidence

Someone who makes a statement that explains an observation is making a(n) ______

• Observation
• Investigation
• Inference
• Hypothesis

If you want to measure the pull of a force you would use a tool called a(n) _______

• Pan balance
• Microscope
• Spring scale
• Tape measure

Amara wants to compare close-up views of different bird feathers. Which tool should she use?

• Measuring cup
• Meterstick
• Microscope
• Pan balance

Sam is studying minerals in different types of rocks. Which of the following would NOT help Sam obtain data about a rock?

• Measuring the volume of a rock
• Inferring that the rock is millions of years old
• Testing the effect of dripping vinegar onto the rock
• Making observations of the rock's minerals

During his gym class, Dean had an ice pack on one arm. You think he must have hurt his arm. What scientific skill did you use?

• Communicating
• Comparing
• Inferring
• Measuring

Bobby has been observing how well one type of plant grows in different locations. He concludes that a location with bright sunlight is best for the plant. Which of the following could be a reason for his conclusion?

• His friend told him that all plants need bright light to grow.
• Plants that he kept in shade grew better than plants that he kept in sunlight.
• Plants that he kept in shade didn't grow as well as plants that he kept in sunlight.
• He thinks that plants he kept in sunlight would have grown better with more water.