Science Chapter 1, Intro and Lessons 1-2 Quiz

Which of the following statements about a fact is true?

• It can be tested.

• It changes from person to person.

• It can be based on feelings.

• It can change over time.

Which of these could best be described by measuring length?

• The temperature of water

• The growth of a leaf

• The number of acorns a squirrel collected

• The speed of a car

Which of the following is NOT a fossil fuel?

• Oil

• Natural Gas

• Wood

• Coal

True or False: Fossil fuels affect our world by causing pollution when they are burned.

• True

• False

This means to study something closely

• Inference

• Observation

• Analyze

• Hibernation

A ____________ is a statement you can prove to be true.

• Inference

• Opinion

• Fact

True or False: When an animal stores up fat to survive the winter when they are taking a period of rest is called migration.

• True

• False

This vocabulary word is something made when you use your senses

• Inference

• Fact

• Observation

• Analyze

True or False: Two ways that scientists answer questions is by observing and making inferences.

• True

• False

What is the main reason animals migrate?

• To visit a new area

• To look for food

• It is too cold where they are living.

• It is too hot where they are living.