Science Skills Quiz

What science skill is used when you say what you think will happen before doing an experiment?

• Classifying

• Predicting

• Communicating

• Observing

Which tool is best used to measure temperature in a science experiment?

• Alcohol lamp

• Thermometer

• Erlenmeyer flask

• Iron stand

What science skill is used when you group objects that have similar features?

• Predicting

• Measuring

• Classifying

• Communicating

If you explain or share the results of your experiment with classmates, which science skill are you using?

• Communicating

• Observing

• Inferring

• Measuring

Which of the following shows the use of inferring?

• Using a magnifying glass to look at leaves

• Guessing that a plant did not grow because it had no sunlight

• Measuring how tall the plant grew

• Writing the names of plant parts

How did Louis Pasteur help keep food safe?

• He made food taste better.

• He invented a food wrapping machine.

• He developed a process to kill germs in milk and drinks.

• He created new flavors for juice.

What is Dr. Angel Alcala known for?

• Inventing the telephone

• Studying stars and planets

• Protecting marine animals and coral reefs

• Discovering new kinds of medicines

Which branch of science is related to Michael Faraday’s work on electricity and magnetism?

• Biology

• Physics

• Earth Science

• Astronomy

Marie Curie is best known for her work with radioactive elements. Which branch of science does her work belong to?

• Chemistry

• Zoology

• Botany

• Meteorology

Dr. Gavino Trono is a scientist who studied seaweed, which helped many people living in coastal areas. Which branch of science does this belong to?

• Physics

• Astronomy

• Biology

• Geology