Unit 1 Science Study Guide

Observing, comparing, and measuring are what kind of skills?

• inquiry skills

• exploring skills

• modeling skills

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Thermometers, scales, and rules help scientists find out information. What are these things called?

• science measurements

• science tools

• science units

What is a statement that can be tested?

• hypothesis

• investigation

• observation

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Why do you draw a conclusion?

• to plan your investigation

• to tell what will happen in an investigation

• to tell what you learned from an investigation

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What does predict mean?

• to sort things into groups

• to observe how things are alike and different

• to make a good guess about what will happen

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You use this tool to find out the amount of liquid. What are you doing?

• classifying

• inferring

• measuring

Sam wants to measure the amount of milk needed for a recipe. What tool should he use?

• a balance

• a measuring cup

• a tape measure

Mary wants to observe the details of some rocks. Which tool should she use?

• a hand lens

• a ruler

• a thermometer

You want to make a model of the Earth. What object is the best choice?

• a basketball

• a paper bag

• a shoe box

You use a lot of force to throw a ball. What can you infer?

• The ball moved fast

• The ball moves slow

• The ball did not move

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