Life Science Unit 1 - Test

In the lab tomorrow we will be working with chemicals and heating glass.  Which of the following should we use to be safe?

• apron
• gloves
• goggles
• all of the above

What is the purpose of wearing goggles in science lab?

• to help us look cool
• to help improve our vision
• to protect our eyes from chemicals
• none of these

Today in the lab, Mark didn't understand the last step in the instructions.  He decided to figure it out on his own and to mix the chemicals any way.  
What should Mark have done?

• Ask the teacher for help.
• Skip that step.
• He did the right thing.
• Ask Mr. Pesce for help.

When writing a lab report, what is the scientific term for " a possible answer to a question or a set of scientific observations"?

• Independent variable
• Dependent variable
• Constant variable
• Hypothesis

My research question is: "Which amount of fertilizer will produce the most tomatoes?".
The amount of fertilizer is the ______________.

• Independent variable
• Dependent variable
• Constant variable
• Hypothese

Tags

NGSS.MS-LS1-5

NGSS.MS-LS2-1

My research question is: "Which amount of fertilizer will produce the most tomatoes?".
The number of tomatoes is the ______________.

• Independent variable
• Dependent variable
• Constant variable
• Hypothese

Tags

NGSS.MS-LS1-5

NGSS.MS-LS2-1

Which of the following is the correct way to write a hypothesis?

• If, then.
• If the DV, then the IV.
• If the IV, then the CV.
• If the IV, then the DV.

In an experiment, what do we call the one thing that the scientist changes on purpose?

• Independent variable
• Dependent variable
• Constant variable
• Hypothesis

Tags

NGSS.MS-PS2-2

What unit of measure do we use for volume in science?

• meter
• gram
• liter
• none of these

What unit of measure do we use for length in science?

• meter
• gram
• liter
• none of these