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WorksheetsClaim, Evidence, Reasoning using Populations
Total questions: 20
Worksheet time: 21mins
Name
Class
Date
1.
Evidence is ___________________
a)
A statement or conclusion that answers a question
b)
Scientific data that supports the claim
c)
A justification that connects the claim to the evidence
d)
Not vital when using an argument
2.
Something that slows the growth rate of a population
a)
carrying capacity
b)
biotic potential
c)
limiting factor
d)
community
3.
The highest rate of reproduction possible
a)
population
b)
limiting factor
c)
biotic potential
d)
carrying capacity
4.
If a population grows larger than the carrying capacity of the environment, the
a)
death rate may rise
b)
birth rate may rise
c)
death rate must fall
d)
birth rate must fall
5.
A claim is ______________________________.
a)
a kind of shellfish often used in chowder.
b)
a fact.
c)
a statement or conclusion that answers the original question or problem
d)
a bad thing to make about something.
6.
True or False?
Details from an image can be textual evidence.
Details from an image can be textual evidence.
a)
True
b)
False
7.
Which of the following is NOT a claim?
a)
California is the best state in the USA.
b)
Twinkies taste better than other snack cakes because of their texture, their creamy filling, and their golden appearance.
c)
The school year began on August 18 and will end on June 4
d)
Christmas is the best holiday of the year.
8.
Using evidence to support your opinions makes your ideas ____________.
a)
right
b)
wrong
c)
weaker
d)
stronger
9.
Evidence is ___________________
a)
A statement or conclusion that answers the original question/problem
b)
Scientific data that supports the claim
c)
A justification that connects the evidence to the claim
d)
Not important when making an argument
10.
Reasoning is __________________.
a)
A statement of conclusion that answers the original question/problem
b)
Scientific data that supports the claim
c)
A justification that connects the evidence to the claim
d)
Empirical Evidence
11.
Using visuals (like a graph) to support your claim is an example of
a)
unnecessary evidence
b)
reasoning to connect
c)
empirical evidence
d)
predator and prey relatinships
12.
Biological and Physical Components are ____________________
a)
Biological is biotic factors and physical is abiotic factors
b)
Biological is abiotic factors and physical is biotic factors
c)
not found in an ecosystem
d)
using graphs to support your claim
13.
The relationship between the independent and dependent variables on a graph is showing the __________ or ___________ of the variables.
a)
biological and physical components
b)
empirical and visual evidence
c)
claim and reasoning
d)
pattern or trend
14.
Air is matter. We found that the weight of the ball increases by .5lbs each time we pumped more air into it. This shows that air has weight, one of the characteristics of matter.
Which sentence is the claim?
Which sentence is the claim?
a)
Air is matter.
b)
We found that the weight of the ball increases by .5lbs each time we pumped more air into it.
c)
This shows that air has weight, one of the characteristics of matter.
15.
Air is matter. We found that the weight of the ball increases by .5lbs each time we pumped more air into it. This shows that air has weight, one of the characteristics of matter.
Which sentence is the evidence?
Which sentence is the evidence?
a)
Air is matter.
b)
We found that the weight of the ball increases by .5lbs each time we pumped more air into it.
c)
This shows that air has weight, one of the characteristics of matter.
16.
Air is matter. We found that the weight of the ball increases by .5lbs each time we pumped more air into it. This shows that air has weight, one of the characteristics of matter.
Which sentence is the reasoning?
Which sentence is the reasoning?
a)
Air is matter.
b)
We found that the weight of the ball increases by .5lbs each time we pumped more air into it
c)
This shows that air has weight, one of the characteristics of matter.
17.
The population of cottontail rabbits in a forest has doubled. What is most likely going to happen in this ecosystem?
a)
Producers will increase
b)
Predators that eat rabbits will increase in size
c)
Rabbits will decrease in population
d)
The rabbits will have less mates
18.
a)
As the lion population increases, so does the zebra population.
b)
As the lion population decreases, so does the zebra population.
c)
As the lion population increases, the zebra population decreases.
d)
The lion population does not change.
19.
Scientific Principles are_________
a)
Scientific Vocabulary used in scientific explanations
b)
Not used in scientific explanations
c)
Biotic and Abiotic factors
d)
Steps of the Scientific Method
20.
Group of organisms of one species that interbreed and live in the same place at the same time
a)
population
b)
species
c)
community
d)
biome
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