Science Chapter 1 Practice

When people collect information by using their senses, they a(an)

• inference

• investigation

• observation

• pan balance

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NGSS.MS-LS1-8

A tool uses to measure the mass of an object is a(an)

• pan balance

• inference

• investigation

• observation

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NGSS.5-PS1-2

When people ask questions, make observations, and use other methods to gather data about an event or object, they are doing a(an)

• inference

• investigation

• observation

• data

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NGSS.MS-PS1-2

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Someone who makes a statement that explains an observation is making an educated guess or _______?

• investigation

• hypothesis

• inference

• observation

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NGSS.MS-LS2-4

If you want to measure the pull force, such as the force of gravity, you would use a tool called a(an)

• pan balance

• spring scale

• microscope

• thermometer

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NGSS.5-PS2-1

Amira wants to compare close-up views of different bird feathers. Which tool should she use?

• measuring cup

• meterstick

• microscope

• pan balance

Camilla is studying minerals in different types of rocks. Which of the following would not help Camilla obtain data about a rock?

• measuring the volume of the rock

• inferring that the rock is millions of years old

• testing the effect of dripping vinegar onto the rock

• making observations of the rock's minerals

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NGSS.MS-PS1-2

During gym class, Julia had an ice pack on one arm. You think she must have hurt her arm. What scientific skill did you use?

• Communicating

• Comparing

• Inferring

• Measuring

Scientists state a hypothesis for each experiment. What is one way that scientists can test a hypothesis?

• asking questions

• conducting an experiment

• drawing conclusions

• gathering materials

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NGSS.MS-PS1-2

Sarah wonders why flowers will not grow in his garden. What part of the inquiry process does this represent?

• asking a question

• conducting an investigation

• drawing a conclusion

• making a prediction