WorksheetsScientific Inquiry
Total questions: 22
Worksheet time: 21mins
Name
Class
Date
1.
Information that you gather with your senses is called
a)
an opinion
b)
a question
c)
a belief
d)
an observation
2.
Which is the BEST way to identify a qualitative observation?
a)
Look for words, pictures or diagrams
b)
Look for words such as see, hear, touch, smell, and taste.
c)
Look for units such as meters or liters.
d)
Look for number words such as more than, fewer, and none.
3.
Which is NOT the way to identify a quantitative observation?
a)
Look for words that describe things.
b)
Look for words that have to do with measuring and units, like centimeters and inches.
c)
Look for something that was counted.
d)
Look for number words such as more than, fewer, and none.
4.
Which of these is a qualitative observation?
a)
The boy is 5 feet tall.
b)
There are six birds in the tree.
c)
The birds are tiny.
d)
There are more blue birds than black birds.
5.
Which of these is NOT a scientific observation?
a)
All birds have feathers.
b)
Some birds have colorful feathers.
c)
There are many different types of birds.
d)
Birds are a great pet.
6.
What type of tool would you use to make a qualitative observation?
a)
telescope
b)
ruler
c)
thermometer
d)
rain guage
7.
What tool do you use to separate white light into the visible spectrum?
a)
prism
b)
binoculars
c)
telescope
d)
anemometer
8.
What tool do you use to measure wind speed?
a)
prism
b)
binoculars
c)
telescope
d)
anemometer
9.
What tool do you use to reflect light?
a)
prism
b)
binoculars
c)
telescope
d)
mirror
10.
What statement is an inference?
a)
There are two fish in the bowl.
b)
They are eating their food.
c)
They like their food.
d)
Both fish are blue.
11.
Why do scientists conduct experiments?
a)
To make a lot of money.
b)
To ask a question.
c)
To make a hypothesis.
d)
To prove a prediction is correct.
12.
What are the steps in the Scientific Method?
a)
Ask a Question, Make a Hypothesis, Do Background research, Conduct an Experiment, Analyze your data, Report your results.
b)
Ask a Question, Make a Hypothesis, Analyze your data, Do Background research, Conduct an Experiment, Report your results.
c)
Ask a Question, Do Background research, Make a Hypothesis, Conduct an Experiment, Analyze your data, Report your results.
d)
Ask a Question, Do Background research, Conduct an Experiment, Make a Hypothesis, Analyze your data, Report your results.
13.
An experiment is a when scientists test their hypothesis, or prediction. They carefully plan their test, and decided what the variables will be. A controlled variable are the factors that
a)
will change in the experiment.
b)
will stay the same in the experiment.
14.
An experiment is a when scientists test their hypothesis, or prediction. They carefully plan their test, and decided what the variables will be. A manipulated variable is the one thing that
a)
will change in the experiment.
b)
will stay the same in the experiment.
15.
The responding variable is the factor that will change based on what happens to the
a)
controlled variables
b)
manipulated variable
16.
What does a line graph do?
a)
Show change over time.
b)
Collect categorical data.
c)
Compare quantities.
d)
Measure quantities.
17.
What does this graph show?
a)
Average Daily Temperatures
b)
Average Monthly Temperatures
c)
Weekly Daily Temperatures
d)
Daily Temperatures
18.
Scientists use graphs to show data from their experiments. They use line graphs to show the manipulated variables on x-axis and responding variables on the ______.
a)
y - axis
b)
z - axis
c)
w - axis
d)
n - axis
19.
When you look at a graph it is important that you look at everything except
a)
the key
b)
the title and x - axis
c)
the z - axis
d)
information within the graph
20.
If a student spills something when they are conducting an experiment they should
a)
clean it up quickly.
b)
tell their teacher.
c)
ask another student to help them clean it up.
d)
tell another student to clean it up.
21.
When you are conducting experiments you should do all of the following except
a)
wear safety equipment like goggles, gloves, and an apron.
b)
listen to the teacher, and read all of the directions and procedures before you start.
c)
make sure you understand what you are doing, and ask any questions you may have.
d)
Make sure that you have all your materials, a snack, and something to drink.
22.
Why do scientists write down everything they do when they conduct experiments including the materials they use, the procedure they follow, and the results they concluded.
a)
In case other scientists want to check their work.
b)
To make sure they did everything correctly.
c)
Their boss wants to see all of their work.
d)
To make sure they do everything correctly.
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