Science SOL 4.1/5.1 Quiz

Which statement about the photo below is an inference?

• The giraffes have long necks.

• One giraffe is touching the other giraffe with its mouth.

• The two giraffes are friendly.

• The giraffes have small horns on their heads.

Which statement about spiders is a prediction?

• Most spiders have fangs.

• Spiders eat many types of harmful insects.

• Spiders have eight legs.

• Spiders may spin thicker webs in cold weather.

Which statement about the ant is not an inference?

• The ant has two antennae.

• The ant is fast.

• The ant is worried.

• The ant is tired.

Which statement about the deer is an inference?

• The deer is jumping.

• The deer is outside.

• The deer has a tail.

• The deer is scared.

When making observations of a birthday candle that has not been lit, which statement is probably false?

• The candle feels smooth.

• The candle begins to melt.

• A piece of wax drops off.

• It smells waxy.

Which statement about the dog is not an inference?

• The dog is hungry.

• The dog is friendly.

• The dog has a straight tail.

• The dog is old.

This statement is a/an __.

• observation

• inference

• prediction

• estimation

Look at the shapes below. Which bar graph correctly organizes the shapes by color?

• A

• B

• C

• D

To record the mass of a dog, what unit would you use?

• kilograms

• centimeters

• liters

• millimeters

Isabella wants to measure the volume of water that her pet rabbit drinks every day. Which metric units should she use?

• milliliters

• gallons

• grams

• centimeters