Introduction to Science Quiz

A prediction or guess based on observations.

• data
• scientific process
• hypothesis
• question

A series of steps used by scientists to solve a problem or answer a question. 

• scientific method
• recipe
• data collection
• metric system

This variable in an experiment is the one being deliberately changed by the scientist. 

• dependent variable

• independent variable

• data

• control group

An experiment is performed on plants to see how different liquids affect plant growth. Each plant in the experiment is given a different liquid; water, apple juice, or milk. Each plant has the same amount of soil, sunlight, and listens to the same music. In this investigation, the independent variable is ...

• The type of plant

• The amount of sunlight

• The type of music

• The type of liquid

You are heating a piece of glass/metal and now want to pick it up. You should ________.

• Use a rag or paper towel.

• Pick up the end that looks cooler.

• Use tongs.

• Pour cold water on it.

The following footwear is required in the lab ________.

• Sandals.

• Open-toe shoes.

• Closed-toe shoes.

• Shoes appropriate for the weather.

True or False:

Return all unused chemicals to their original containers.

• True

• False

Flammable materials, like alcohol, should never be dispensed or used near...

• an open door

• an open flame

• another student

• a sink

How many significant figures: 216 m

• 1
• 2
• 3
• 0

How many significant figures: 0.012 km

• 1
• 2
• 3
• 4