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WorksheetsScientific Method- Tanesha
Total questions: 37
Worksheet time: 9hrs 0mins
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Class
Date
1.
This variable in an experiment is the one being deliberately changed by the scientist.
a)
dependent variable
b)
independent variable
c)
data
d)
control group
2.
Complete the hypothesis:
If I eat too much....
If I eat too much....
a)
then I will get an upset stomach
b)
I will get an upset stomach
c)
it's bad for me
d)
nothing will happen
3.
Choose the best-written hypothesis that answers the question:
Question: Why is my cat not eating tuna?
Question: Why is my cat not eating tuna?
a)
If I feed my take tuna when it has an empty stomach, then my cat will eat the tuna because before it was full.
b)
If I eat tuna, then my cat will eat more tuna too.
c)
My cat will eat tuna if it's hungry.
d)
My cat isn't hungry, that's why we should let him just draw
4.
Choose the best-written hypothesis that answers the question:
Question: Why do I get bad wi-fi in my room?
Question: Why do I get bad wi-fi in my room?
a)
I need to buy better wifi.
b)
I'm going to pay the mechanic to fix the wifi for me.
c)
I'm getting bad wifi because the wifi signal is too weak.
d)
If I move closer to the router, the internet get better because I was too far before.
5.
The horse reared up on its hind legs, pawing the air and neighing loudly.
What conclusion can you draw from the sentence above?
What conclusion can you draw from the sentence above?
a)
The horse was white
b)
The horse was sleepy
c)
The horse was excited
d)
The horse was calm
6.
An experiment is performed on plants to see how different liquids affect plant growth. Each plant in the experiment is given a different liquid; water, apple juice, or milk. Each plant has the same amount of soil, sunlight, and listens to the same music. In this investigation, the independent variable is ...
a)
The type of plant
b)
The amount of sunlight
c)
The type of music
d)
The type of liquid
7.
An experiment is performed on plants to see how different liquids affect plant growth. Each plant in the experiment is given a different liquid; water, apple juice, or milk. Each plant has the same amount of soil, sunlight, and listens to the same music. In this investigation, what is the dependent variable?
a)
Type of plant
b)
Water, apple juice, milk
c)
Plant growth
8.
A student is planning an experiment to find out how the height from which he drops a ball affects how high the ball bounces. The dependent variable is the _____.
a)
Diameter of the ball
b)
Force acting on the ball
c)
Height that the ball bounces
d)
Height from which the ball is dropped
9.
A student is planning an experiment to find out how the height from which he drops a ball affects how high the ball bounces. What is the control variable?
a)
The ball used
b)
The height the ball bounces
c)
Height of the ball being dropped
10.
Mr. S set up an experiment to see how the mass of a ball affects the distance it rolls off a ramp. Identify the independent variable.
a)
Distance traveled by the ball
b)
Height of the ramp
c)
Mass of the ball
11.
Mr. S. uses a new spray cleaner to remove green slime left by students on the lab tables. Identify the dependent variable
a)
type of cleaner
b)
the new cleaner
c)
the old cleaner
d)
the effect of the cleaners
12.
Athlete's foot is an example of this pathogen
a)
Bacteria
b)
Virus
c)
Fungus
d)
Protozoan
13.
The study of the spread of disease is ?
a)
Pathology
b)
Biology
c)
Anatomy
d)
Epidemiology
14.
Washing your hands is the _________ effective strategy for preventing the spread of disease?
a)
least
b)
most
15.
True or False: The fungi that do cause disease often affect the skin such as athlete's foot and ringworm.
a)
true
b)
false
16.
Cancer, heart disease, and diabetes are examples of:
a)
communicable diseases
b)
non-communicable diseases
17.
Colds, flu, chicken pox, and viruses are examples of:
a)
non-communicable diseases
b)
communicable diseases
18.
True or False: Things that pollute air and water can cause other diseases.
a)
true
b)
false
19.
If plants are exposed to sunlight, then they will grow taller.
What part of the scientific method is this an example of?
What part of the scientific method is this an example of?
a)
Procedure
b)
Hypothesis
c)
Question
d)
Results
20.
The summary at the end of an experiment that explains the results.
a)
conclusion
b)
procedures
c)
materials
d)
hypothesis
21.
What is a hypothesis?
a)
an educated guess stating what you believe will be the result of your experiement
b)
a random guess
c)
a statement of the outcome of your experiment
d)
step by step directions for your experiment
22.
What are the procedures step in the experiment?
a)
the conclusion to your experiment
b)
the materials needed to complete experiment
c)
step by step directions of how to complete your experiment
d)
an educated, best guess
23.
The independent variable is the ONE thing you _____.
a)
change on purpose
b)
control or keep constant
c)
measure
24.
The variable that is being measured or observed is called the _______________. Hint: this is the variable that is the result or effect
a)
independent variable
b)
dependent variable
c)
control variable
25.
An experiment is performed on plants to see how different liquids affect plant growth. Each plant in the experiment is given a different liquid: water, apple juice, or milk. What variables should be kept constant/controlled?
a)
type of plant, flower pot, soil, and amount of sunlight
b)
water, apple juice, milk
c)
only the amount of sunlight
d)
type of plant only
26.
What is a constant/control in an experiment?
a)
Things that do not change inana experiment. It's the variable that stays the same. You can have many variables stay the same.
b)
It's the variables that the scientist changes in the experiment
c)
It's the variables that are being measured in an experiment
27.
Anything that can change in an experiment. There are three types of these in an experiment.
a)
variables
b)
constant
c)
independent
d)
dependent
28.
Why do scientists use the scientific method?
a)
To make sure they get credit for their discoveries.
b)
To make sure their results are valid and can be performed by other scientists.
c)
So that other scientist don't get mad at them
29.
The summary at the end of an experiment that explains the results is called the ___________________
a)
conclusion
b)
procedures
c)
materials
d)
responding variable
30.
What is being changed in this experiment?
a)
ramp height
b)
the speed that the ball rolls
c)
type of ball
31.
What is being measured or the result/effect of this experiment?
a)
ramp height
b)
the speed that the ball rolls
c)
type of ball
32.
What is being kept constant?
a)
ramp height
b)
speed of the ball rolling
c)
type of ball
33.
What is being changed in this experiment?
a)
temperature of the stove
b)
how fast the water boils
c)
amount of water
34.
What is being measured or the result/effect of this experiment?
a)
how fast the water boils
b)
amount of water
c)
temperature of stove
35.
What is being kept constant?
a)
how fast the water boils
b)
amount of water
c)
temperature of stove
36.
Squidward found new reeds to tryout for his clarinet. He used an APPLAUSOMETER to measure applause after playing Under the Sea with each reed. The results were put in the table.
What was the dependent variable?
What was the dependent variable?
a)
The Song
b)
The Reed
c)
The Applause
37.
Is Ebola an infectious or noninfectious disease?
a)
infectious
b)
noninfectious
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