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Worksheets1.1 What is Physical Science?
Total questions: 9
Worksheet time: 5mins
Name
Class
Date
1.
Using 1 or more senses to gather information
a)
inference
b)
observation
c)
analysis
d)
interpretation
2.
the 2 kinds of scientific observations
a)
Analytical & Summative
b)
Inferential & Interpretive
c)
Experimental & Evaluative
d)
Qualitative & Quantitative
3.
Examples are:
24 students
75 degrees Celcius
4.6 meters long
24 students
75 degrees Celcius
4.6 meters long
a)
Quantitative Observations
b)
Qualitative Observations
4.
Using your observations + your personal experience to draw a conclusion
a)
observation
b)
inference
c)
prediction
d)
summary
5.
Examples are:
the grass is green and long
The sun is shaped like a circle
The desktop is a rectangular shape
He is taller than she is
the grass is green and long
The sun is shaped like a circle
The desktop is a rectangular shape
He is taller than she is
a)
Quantitative Observations
b)
Qualitative Observations
c)
Evaluative Observations
d)
Pictorial Observations
6.
2 main branches of science that make up the study of Physical Science
a)
Astronomy & Ecology
b)
Geology & Paleontology
c)
Chemistry & Physics
d)
Entomology & Nephrology
7.
Observation or Inference?
I see it raining outside.
I see it raining outside.
a)
observation
b)
inference
8.
Observation or Inference:
The clouds are dark - it is going to rain.
The clouds are dark - it is going to rain.
a)
Observation
b)
Inference
9.
The people escaped the sinking house.
a)
Observation
b)
Inference
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