Science Chapter 1 Review

When people collect information by using their five senses, they make a(n) __________________________.

• inference

• investigation

• observation

• pan balance

• spring scale

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

• inference

• investigation

• observation

• pan balance

• spring scale

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

• inference

• investigation

• observation

• pan balance

• spring scale

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

• inference

• investigation

• observation

• pan balance

• spring scale

If you want to measure the pull of a force, such as the force of gravity, you would use a tool called​ ​a(n) ______________________.​

• inference

• investigation

• observation

• pan balance

• spring scale

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

• measuring cup

• meterstick

• microscope

• pan balance

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

• measuring the volume of the 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

John looks at this 2D model of a classroom on a computer screen that uses perspective so it appears as a 3D model. John wants to know if the classroom is longer than it is tall. How can he use evidence from this model to answer

the question?​

• He can look at the length of the floor.​

• He can look at the height of the ceiling.​

• He can compare the length and the width.

• He can compare the length and the ceiling height.

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

• communicating

• comparing

• inferring

• measuring

Dan 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 sunlight to grow

• Plants that he kept in shade grew better than plants that he kept in sunlight.

• Plants that he kept in shade did not grow as well as plants that he kept in sunlight.

• He thinks that the plants he kept in sunlight would have grown better with more water.