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WorksheetsIntro Unit - Earth Science - Spring 2020
Total questions: 54
Worksheet time: 54mins
Name
Class
Date
1.
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
2.
Frank has an eraser. It has a mass of 4g, and a volume of 2cm3. What is its density?
a)
8 g/cm3
b)
2 g/cm3
c)
1/2 g/cm3
d)
24 g/cm3
3.
What is the formula for density?
a)
density = mass x volume
b)
density = mass / volume
c)
density = mass + volume
d)
density = mass - volume
4.
The tool used to measure the mass of a substance or object is a ______________.
a)
balance
b)
graduated cylinder
c)
ruler
d)
thermometer
5.
Frank has a paper clip. It has a mass of 9g and a volume of 3cm3. What is its density?
a)
3 g/cm3
b)
1/3 g/cm3
c)
27 g/cm3
d)
39 g/cm3
6.
What is the volume of Object X?
a)
10.0 cm3
b)
15.0 cm3
c)
20.0 cm3
d)
25.0 cm3
7.
Which lab tool might you use to measure the volume of a liquid?
a)
electric scale
b)
bunsen burner
c)
test tube
d)
graduated cylinder
8.
What is the volume of the fish?
a)
18.0 cm3
b)
6.0 cm3
c)
38.0 cm3
9.
This person's hypothesis is: "If I add salt to the plant, then it will grow taller."
When planning their experiment, what should be 2 constants (controlled variables)?
When planning their experiment, what should be 2 constants (controlled variables)?
a)
type of plant and amount of light
b)
type of plant and amount of salt
c)
amount of growth and amount of water
d)
amount of growth and amount of salt
10.
What are other NAMES for dependent variable?
a)
responding variable and outcome
b)
outcome and change
c)
manipulated variable and test
d)
manipulated variable and responding variable
11.
Is this a good hypothesis?
If I raise the temperature of a cup of water, then the amount of sugar that can be dissolved in it will be increased.
If I raise the temperature of a cup of water, then the amount of sugar that can be dissolved in it will be increased.
a)
Yes
b)
No
12.
There are two types of data. Which type of data involves descriptions that cannot be counted or measured?
a)
qualitative
b)
quantitative
13.
There are two types of data. Which type of data involves numbers that are obtained by counting or measuring?
a)
quantitative
b)
qualitative
14.
Should experiments be repeated over and over to see if the results are the same each time?
a)
yes
b)
no
15.
Research Question: Does the type of gasoline put in a car effect how fast the car can drive. What is the independent variable?
a)
Type of gasoline
b)
which car the gas is put into
c)
how fast the car can drive
d)
how much gas is put into the car
16.
When students are performing an experiment to see how sunlight affects plant growth, a teacher read the following as part of the lab report. If a plant receives 6 hours of sunlight per day it will likely grow taller than plants that receive 2 or 4 hours of sunlight because it will probably produce its own food for longer periods of time. This statement is an example of a -
a)
Conclusion
b)
Hypothesis
c)
Inference
d)
Set of data
17.
What would the INDEPENDENT variable be in an experiment testing which types of paper airplanes goes furthest?
a)
the paper used
b)
the type of paper airplane
c)
the distance of each plane's flight
d)
how hard the plane is thrown
18.
What is the dependent variable?
a)
Amount of each trash
b)
Type of trash
c)
Where the trash is located
d)
When the trash was picked up
19.
The part of the experiment being measured or observed; the data collected during an experiment
a)
independent variable
b)
dependent variable
c)
constant
d)
control
20.
Jody’s roses are not doing so well. She needs to liven them up before the competition in 6 weeks. She thinks they may need fertilizer to help them grow. She asks some local rose experts for their opinion and they suggest three different fertilizers. She sets up her experiment to test the three new fertilizers and leaves one rose bush with no fertilizer. She feeds them each the specified amount and measures them each week. Her data is below.
What is Jody's Control?
What is Jody's Control?
a)
No fertilizer
b)
Miracle grow
c)
Rose grow
d)
Garden grow
21.
Measurements, graphs, and charts are part of which step of the scientific method?
a)
State the problem
b)
Conclusion
c)
Repeat the work
d)
Collect and record data
22.
Convert 1.7 g to kg
a)
0.0017g
b)
17g
c)
170g
d)
0.17g
23.
Convert 0.25 m to mm
a)
25mm
b)
2.5mm
c)
250mm
d)
0.025mm
24.
convert 30 cm to m
a)
300m
b)
3m
c)
0.03m
d)
0.3 m
25.
Which of the following correctly lists the steps of the scientific method?
a)
Problem, Experiment, Hypothesize, Analyze, Conclude
b)
Problem, Hypothesize, Analyze, Experiment Conclude
c)
Problem, Research, Hypothesize, Experiment, Analyze, Conclude, Report
d)
Problem, Report, Analyze, Hypothesize, Experiment, Conclude, Research
26.
In which step of the scientific method do you test the hypothesis?
a)
Observe
b)
Experiment
c)
Analyze
d)
Conclude
27.
How many variables are tested in a controlled experiment?
a)
one
b)
two
c)
three
d)
several
28.
Which of the following terms refers to the variable that is measured or recorded as the results of the experiment?
a)
Experimental Controls
b)
Test Controls
c)
Dependent Variable
d)
Independent Variable
29.
Which of the following terms refers to a group that receives treatment with the independent variable?
a)
Constant group
b)
Control group
c)
Dependent group
d)
Experimental group
30.
Which of the following terms refers to the group that receives no treatment with the independent variable?
a)
Constant group
b)
Control group
c)
Dependent group
d)
Experimental group
31.
Which of the following terms refers to the variable that is manipulated (changed) by the experimenter?
a)
Experimental Controls
b)
Test Controls
c)
Dependent Variable
d)
Independent Variable
32.
Which of these would be the proper way to write a hypothesis
a)
I think the water will make the plant grow.
b)
Watering plants will make them grow better.
c)
If I add more water, then the plant will grow taller.
d)
Maybe water will make a plant grow taller.
33.
Mia sets 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)
mass of the ball
34.
If I study for my scientific methods quiz, then I will have a better test score. What is the DEPENDENT VARIABLE?
a)
Test score
b)
Studying
c)
Independent variable
35.
What type of graph shows change over time?
a)
Circle Graph
b)
Bar Graph
c)
Trend Graph
d)
Line Graph
36.
Bar graphs are used to best represent what type of data?
a)
Change over Time
b)
Trends over Time
c)
Categories of Information(Comparisons)
d)
Percentages
37.
Which letter represents the x-axis?
a)
letter A
b)
letter B
c)
letter C
d)
letter E
38.
Which letter represents the intervals/increments on a graph?
a)
letter A
b)
letter B
c)
letter C
d)
letter E
39.
Which letter represents the y-axis?
a)
letter A
b)
letter B
c)
letter C
d)
letter E
40.
Which letter represents the key on a graph?
a)
letter D
b)
letter B
c)
letter C
d)
letter E
41.
What is the volume of the liquid in this graduated cylinder?
a)
19 mL
b)
35 mL
c)
24 mL
d)
1.9 mL
42.
What is the volume of the liquid in this graduated cylinder?
a)
8.5 mL
b)
7.5 mL
c)
8 mL
d)
.1 mL
43.
What is the volume of the liquid in this graduated cylinder?
a)
43 mL
b)
30.7 mL
c)
37 mL
d)
38 mL
44.
What is the length of the object in centimeters?
a)
3.4 cm
b)
4.3 cm
c)
3.5 cm
d)
1 1/4 inches
45.
Measure the length of this object to the nearest centimeter?
a)
4 cm
b)
5 cm
c)
4.3 cm
d)
3.4 cm
46.
What is the length in centimeters (cm)?
a)
7.2 cm
b)
8.0 cm
c)
7.4 cm
d)
7.7 cm
47.
When is it OK to eat or drink in the lab?
a)
Always
b)
Never
48.
What should you do if you break glass in the lab?
a)
Tell the teacher.
b)
Sweep up the glass.
c)
Pick up the glass with your hands.
d)
Ignore it; the teacher will clean it up when she sees it later.
49.
Why would you wear goggles in the lab?
a)
to prevent eye strain
b)
to improve your vision
c)
for protection from UV rays
d)
for protection from chemicals, heat, or glassware
50.
If you spill or break something during an experiment, what is the FIRST thing you should do?
a)
Tell the teacher.
b)
Clean it up.
c)
Cover it with a paper towel.
d)
Leave it for someone else.
51.
The lab equipment seen in the image should be worn during a lab investigation when...
a)
using glassware.
b)
using chemicals.
c)
using heat/fire.
d)
using any of the above.
52.
Which piece of equipment would be used to measure our 30 mL of water?
a)
graduated cylinder
b)
triple beam balance
c)
test tube
d)
pipette
53.
Which of the following should be used if you splash chemicals into your eyes?
a)
Safety shower
b)
Eye wash
c)
Fire Blanket
d)
Fire Extinguisher
54.
What is the purpose of an experiment?
a)
To gather data
b)
To test a hypothesis
c)
To figure out research
d)
For a grade
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