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WorksheetsPractice of Science
Total questions: 10
Worksheet time: 5mins
Name
Class
Date
1.
Paul's shirt is blue and white.
a)
Qualitative observation
b)
inference
c)
hypothesis
d)
Quantitative observation
2.
Susan has three brothers.
a)
Qualitative observation
b)
Quantitative observation
c)
prediction
d)
inference
3.
When we added alka-seltzer to the ice water, the temperature was lowered by 2.3 degrees.
a)
Qualitative observation
b)
Prediction
c)
Quantitative observation
d)
Estimate
4.
Interpreting observations based on reasoning from what you already know is called
a)
classifying
b)
predicting
c)
inferring
d)
observing
5.
When scientists put things into categories according to similarities, they are
a)
inferring.
b)
estimating.
c)
classifying.
d)
predicting.
6.
When scientists create a representation of a complex process, they are
a)
inferring.
b)
predicting.
c)
classifying.
d)
making models.
7.
Trying to explain why tides occur on Earth is an example of
a)
making a prediction.
b)
carrying out an experiment.
c)
applying scientific inquiry.
d)
making a classification.
8.
The process of trying to understand the world around us is called
a)
science.
b)
inference.
c)
observations.
d)
hypothesis.
9.
A statement that can be tested and is done before you plan an experiment is the
a)
theory.
b)
hypothesis.
c)
inference.
d)
procedure.
10.
The purpose of graphs, charts and tables is to
a)
help scientists visualize results from an experiment.
b)
make the experiment look nice.
c)
practice what I learned in Math class.
d)
Practice my drawing skills.
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