Quiz on Basic Science Processes

Which of the following is an observation of the picture?

• The person is wearing a T-shirt
• It is a sunny day
• The person is going to a birthday party
• The gift is a DVD player

What is an inference? 

• Just a guess.
• A statement based off of your observations. 
• The same as an observation. 
• Examples of something. 

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NGSS.MS-LS4-2

What process skill requires one to use hi/her body senses?

• Observing

• Inferring

• Measuring

• Classifying

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NGSS.MS-LS1-8

If the mass of a paper plane is increased, then its flying time also increases. This statement is called a/an ____.

• inference

• hypothesis

• prediction

• observation

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NGSS.MS-PS2-2

She is holding an umbrella

• observation
• inference

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NGSS.K-ESS2-1

It is raining outside

• observation
• inference

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-4

NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

These kind of observation use your senses to observe results.

• Qualitative

• Quantitative

• Scientific

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NGSS.MS-LS1-8

These kind of observations are made using instruments such as rulers, balances and thermometers.

• Qualitative

• Quantitative

• Scientific

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NGSS.MS-PS1-4

NGSS.MS-PS3-4

It tastes sweet.

• Qualitative

• Quantitative

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NGSS.MS-LS1-8

The leaf is 5mm wide.

• Qualitative

• Quantitative