Scientific Skills

Which type of equipment gives the most accurate measurement for a liquid?

• beaker

• flask

• test tube

• graduated cylinder

In the second step of the scientific method, you make an educated guess which is also called:

• hypothesis

• experiment

• data

• conclusion

How many millimeters are in 3.67 cm?

• 0.367 mm

• 36.7 mm

• 367 mm

• 3670 mm

What type of equipment can be used to pick up trace evidence like hair and fibers?

• microscope

• forceps

• ruler

• graduated cylinder

Which would NOT affect you observation skills?

• emotions

• color of your shoes

• surrounding activity

• time of day

What is the y-axis labeled?

• types of school supplies

• pencils

• number of school supplies

What is the measurement on the ruler?

• 4.25 cm

• 0.11 cm

• 11.8 cm

• 11 cm

Determine the volume of the liquid.

• 24 ml

• 2.1 ml

• 25 ml

• 2.5 ml

What type of equipment would be used to drop small amounts of chemicals onto a substance.

• beaker

• forceps

• pipette

• microscope

Our brains tend to fill in the gaps in our memory.

• true

• false