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WorksheetsScientific Skills and Inquiry
Total questions: 10
Worksheet time: 5mins
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Class
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1.
A student hypothesized that robins prefer large birdhouses to small ones. He build four birdhouses of different sizes to test his hypothesis. What was the independent variable in the students study?
a)
The size of the birdhouse
b)
The number of birds in the house
c)
The location of the birdhouse
d)
The season of the year
2.
Which of the following describes a scientific theory?
a)
A scientific theory, once established, can never be changed
b)
A scientific theory is a good guess made by very smart people
c)
A scientific theory explains a broad range of observed facts
d)
A scientific theory is an explanation proven beyond reasonable doubt
3.
which is an example of a quantitative observation?
a)
the ant is 3 centimeters long
b)
the clouds are big and white
c)
the classroom feels cold
4.
Which of the following is an observation about this picture?
a)
The player is wearing a red jersey
b)
the red team is going to score a touch down
c)
the quarterback is getting the ball
5.
Which of the following is an inference about this picture?
a)
The player is wearing a red jersey
b)
the red team is going to score a touch down
c)
the quarterback is getting the ball
6.
The things that may change or vary in an experiment are also known as what?
a)
hypothesis
b)
variables
c)
investigation
d)
conclusion
7.
Variables that are kept the same or not changed in an experiment.
a)
independent variable
b)
controlled variable
c)
dependent variable
8.
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.
9.
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.
10.
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.
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