What is Science Flocabulary Quiz

What is an experiment?

• A report by a scientist

• B The answer to a question

• C Something unknown

• D A way to test an idea

Which of these is a scientific hypothesis about the growth of a plant?

• A Plants make a pretty decoration in the house.
• B It's fun to watch this plant grow.
• C Plants grow best when they are happy.
• D This plant will grow best in sunlight.

What is the data of an experiment?

• A Information you learn in the experiment
• B The report written about the experiment
• C The questions asked in the experiment
• D The presentation you give about an experiment

What is the first step in the scientific method?

• A Look at your data and make a conclusion.
• B Make observations and ask a question.
• C Run an experiment.
• D Write a plan.

In step 2 of the scientific method, you make your best guess about the answer to a question. What is the "best guess" called?

• A A method
• B A data study
• C A conclusion
• D A hypothesis

Suppose you run an experiment to test whether more or less water helps a plant grow. Which of these would you do in your experiment?

• A Water both plants the same amount.
• B Water one plant more, the other less.
• C Water both plants every other day.
• D Put one plant in sunlight, one in shade.

Suppose you do an experiment about the growth of plants. Which one of these might be part of your data?

• A What you like about the plant
• B Where to buy this kind of plant
• C Measurements of the plant's height
• D A poem about the beauty of the plant

What is the 5th and final step of the scientific method?

• A Run the experiment again to double-check your results.
• B Write a report to share your results.
• C Review the experiment to see if you've made any mistakes.
• D Read more about the subject.

What is an important thing that all scientists do?

• A ask questions
• B give speeches
• C study plants
• D use microscopes