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WorksheetsUnit 1 - Nature of Science
Total questions: 25
Worksheet time: 13mins
Name
Class
Date
1.
Using one or more of your senses to gather information is called _____.
a)
a. observing
b)
b. inferring
c)
c. predicting
d)
d. classifying
2.
A statement of a possible explanation for some natural phenomenon that is testable is a
a)
a. conclusion
b)
b. hypothesis
c)
c. theory
d)
d. law
3.
Which of the following is an example of data?
a)
a. controls
b)
b. laws
c)
c. theories
d)
d. measurements
4.
Sir Isaac Newton’s study of gravity resulted in a scientific _____ since it described a pattern in nature with related observations.
a)
a. inquiry
b)
b. hypothesis
c)
c. theory
d)
d. law
5.
A statement that describes the most logical explanation based on experiments is a
a)
a. scientific law
b)
b. scientific hypothesis
c)
c. scientific theory
d)
d. scientific inquiry
6.
Observations that deal with a number or amount are called
a)
a. manipulated observations quantitative observations qualitative observations operational observations
b)
b. quantitative observations
c)
c. qualitative observations
d)
d. operational observations
7.
Observations that deal with a number or amount are called
a)
a. manipulated observations
b)
b. quantitative observations
c)
c. qualitative observations
d)
d. operational observations
8.
The statement that correctly lists the steps of the scientific method in order is
a)
a. ask a question- research-conclusion-form hypothesis
b)
b. form hypothesis- ask a question- gather and analyze data- share
c)
c. design experiment- research-ask a question
d)
d. form hypothesis- design experiment- gather and analyze data- conclusion
9.
The rock has bands of white, gray and black is an example of
a)
a. manipulated observations
b)
b. quantitative observations
c)
c. qualitative observations
d)
d. operational observations
10.
The part of an experiment in which all conditions are kept the same is the _____.
a)
a. constant
b)
b. independent variable
c)
c. control
d)
d. dependent variable
11.
The steps commonly used by scientists in gathering information to test hypotheses and solve problems are called
a)
a. descriptive research
b)
b. theory science
c)
c. scientific method
d)
d. applied science
12.
In a scientific experiment, the one variable that is changed by the scientist to test a hypothesis is called the _________________________ variable.
a)
a. dependent
b)
b. control
c)
c. constant
d)
d. independent
13.
_________________________ is the base metric unit of liquid volume.
a)
a. Liter
b)
b. meter
c)
c. gram
d)
d.Celsius
14.
For ease of understanding, scientists report measurements using the _________________________system.
a)
a. customary
b)
b. reasonable
c)
c. European
d)
d. SI or metric
15.
A _________________________ is a visual display of information or data.
a)
a. chart
b)
b. graph
c)
c. meter stick
d)
d. picture
16.
A ________________ graph is used to show trends in data.
a)
a. line
b)
b. bar
c)
c. circle
d)
d. mind
17.
____________ is the prefix meaning 1000
a)
a. kilo
b)
b. centi
c)
c. milli
d)
d. deci
18.
A process that uses observation and experimentation to gain knowledge about events in nature is _________________________.
a)
a. hypothesis
b)
b. science
c)
c. variables
d)
d. hydrology
19.
What type of graph is this?
a)
a. line
b)
b. circle
c)
c. double line
d)
d. bar
20.
What is the independent variable?
a)
a. people
b)
b. nice
c)
c. 15
d)
d. types of fruit
21.
What is the least nicest fruit?
a)
a. grapes
b)
b. apples
c)
c. blueberry
d)
d. banana
22.
What is the dependent variable?
a)
a. days
b)
b. number of push ups
c)
c. Saturday
d)
d. 25
23.
What is the second favorite topping?
a)
A. pepperoni
b)
b. supreme
c)
c. cheese
d)
d. sausage
24.
Why is it important to know safety rules and symbols?
a)
a. so we know how to handle things and act
b)
b. so we can do what we want
c)
c. so we are not safe
d)
d. so we are not successful
25.
What is the scientific method?
a)
a. a process that scientist use to solve problems
b)
b. a fun play by Newton
c)
c. a random group of steps taken out of order
d)
d. a process used to create trouble
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