Science Quiz 1

Using any of your 5 senses to describe the world around you.

• Observation

• Inference

• Prediction

• Logical Theory

Which of these is an observation?

• The dog is 4 years old.

• The dog is wearing a hat.

What is an inference? 

• Just a random guess
• A prediction or logical conclusions about our observations
• The same as an observation
• deciding if an observation is qualitative or quantitative

Observation or Inference: I think the weather is cold.

• Observation

• Inference

Observation or Inference: I notice the tree by the pond has no leaves on it.

• Observation

• Inference

Which two of these can be observations about a gorilla?

• The gorilla wants a bigger banana.

• The gorilla has 5 fingers on his right hand.

• The gorilla is hungry.

• The gorilla has dark brown hair.

Read the statement and decide if it's an observation or inference:

The man is wearing a striped tie.

• Observation

• Inference

Read the statement and decide if it's an observation or inference:

The dog is smarter than the human.

• Observation

• Inference

Read the statement and decide if it's an observation or inference:

The dog has long ears.

• Observation

• Inference

Read the statement and decide if it's an observation or inference:

The car seems to be moving very fast.

• Observation

• Inference