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Big Idea 1 & 2 Nature of Science Quiz A

Authored by Gwynne Adams

Science

5th Grade

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Big Idea 1 & 2 Nature of Science Quiz A
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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the primary job of a scientist?

To ask questions that can solve problems in the natural world

To teach students about science

To write books about science

To create new technologies

Tags

NGSS.HS-ESS3-1

NGSS.HS-LS3-1

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which of the following is NOT one of the five senses used by scientists to make observations?

Hearing with the ears

Thinking with the brain

Smelling with the nose

Seeing with the eyes

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is an inference?

A detailed examination of specific facts

A possible explanation drawn from evidence of observations

A statement describing what scientists believe the investigation will tell them

An opinion not based on facts or evidence

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NGSS.MS-LS2-4

NGSS.MS-PS1-2

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What tool would a scientist use to observe very small things?

A telescope

A microscope

A balance

A thermometer

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is a prediction in a scientific investigation?

An opinion not based on facts or evidence

A possible explanation drawn from evidence of observations

A statement describing what scientists believe the investigation will tell them

A detailed examination of specific facts

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NGSS.MS-LS2-2

NGSS.MS-PS2-2

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What did Thomas Edison invent?

The airplane

The telephone

The first electric light bulb

The computer

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Why do scientists repeat their trials multiple times?

To collect more opinions

To impress other scientists

To ensure the data is reliable and valid

To make the investigation more interesting

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