Science Process Skills Quiz

Rumi wants to know if sunlight affects the growth of bean plants. She places one plant in sunlight and another in a dark room, giving both the same amount of water. Which skill is she using when she decides what to change in the experiment?

• Measuring

• Identifying variables

• Recording data

• Inferring

Jinu observed that salt dissolves faster in warm water than in cold water. Which science process skill did he use to make this statement?

• Predicting

• Observing

• Controlling variables

• Measuring

During a school experiment, Joy wrote down the height of her plants every day for two weeks. Which is science process skill shown?

• Predicting

• Measuring

• Recording and organizing data

• Inferring

A group of students tested which type of paper towel absorbs the most water. They poured the same amount of water on each towel. Why did they keep the amount of water the same?

• To make the test fair

• To get faster results

• To predict the outcome

• To make it easier to observe

Before heating water, Mira said, "The water will boil faster if we use a bigger flame." Which science process skill is this?

• Measuring

• Predicting

• Observing

• Classifying

Bobby recorded the number of bubbles produced by yeast in sugar water every 5 minutes. Later, he made line graph. What science process skill is shown in making the graph?

• Observing

• Classifying

• Communicating results

• Identifying variables

While testing magnets, Ryan noticed they could pull paper clips even without touching them. Which science process skill is he using?

• Inferring

• Measuring

• Hypothesizing

• Classifying

A class tested which type of soil allows the fastest drainage of water. They used the same size cups and amount of water. What skill is applied in using the same tools and amounts?

• Measuring accurately

• Predicting results

• Identifying constants

• Inferring

Ana guessed that ice will melt faster in salt water than in fresh water. What is this guess called Scientific investigation?

• Conclusion

• Hypothesis

• Observation

• Measurement

Your science club is tasked with designing a low-cost water filter for the community. To lessen waste, you decide to gather materials only from unused or discarded items at home and school. Which 5R principle guides your choice?

• Reduce

• Repair

• Reuse

• Recycle