iLEARN Science Quiz

Measures volume in milliliters

• graduated cylinder
• balance
• hand lens
• spring scale
• magnet

Refracts white light into the spectrum of color

• prism
• balance
• graduated cylinder
• hand lens
• spring scale

Measures mass in grams

• balance
• graduated cylinder
• hand lens
• spring scale
• magnet

Allows scientists to see small objects with more detail

• hand lens
• balance
• graduated cylinder
• spring scale
• magnet

Measures the force of gravity on an object in Newtons

• spring scale
• balance
• graduated cylinder
• hand lens
• magnet

Tests for magnetism

• magnet
• balance
• graduated cylinder
• hand lens
• spring scale

After collecting multiple trials of data during an investigation, what should be the next step?

• Use the data to build a graph and analyze the results.
• Share the results with your peers.
• Calculate an average for each data set for accuracy, then graph the averages and analyze.
• Analyze the data table for patterns, then share the information with your team.

Which of the following is an example of a testable question?

• How do plants grow?
• Does the mass of a wagon affect the force needed to push it up a hill?
• Are black holes hot or cold?
• How does the mood of an animal change?

Identify the independent variable: Does the type of soil affect how tall tomato plants grow?

• The type of soil

• The type of tomato plant

• The height of the tomato plant

• The amount of water

What is the difference between a bar graph and a line graph?

• Bar graphs show changes over time. Line graphs compare groups.
• Bar graphs are only used during comparative investigations. Line graphs are only used during experimental investigations.
• Bar graphs are used to show several variables. Line graphs are used to show only one variable.
• Bar graphs compare groups. Line graphs show changes over time.