Science Review

In an experiment, the one variable that is changed by the scientist is called the ______.

• independent variable
• dependent variable
• random variable
• controlled variable

In an experiment, the factor that we observe and/or measure is called the ____.

• independent variable
• dependent variable
• random variable
• controlled variable

An organized way to collect and record scientific observations is with a(n) _____.

• data table
• inference
• model
• definition

Who makes their own food?

• Producer
• Consumer
• herbivore
• animal

A shark eats a little Miguel.The shark is a what?

• producer

• consumer

• mean

• herbivore

What breaks down dead organisms and their waste?

• Decomposers

• dirt

• wind

• Miguel

Sunlight -> Red coco plant -> Spider Monkey -> What comes next in this food chain?

• fungi
• Jaguar
• Shark
• Spider

Look at the picture and choose the parts of the prickly pear cactus.

• Sharp spines, flattened stems, and waxy coating.

• Flowers and leaves.

• Fruit, flower, and roots.

• Regular steam, seeds, and roots.

This picture is an example of...

• mechanical energy

• light energy

• electrical energy

• sound energy

What is energy?

• Force

• Electricity

• The ability to do work

• The ability to transfer work