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WorksheetsScientific Inquiry. Practice Test
Total questions: 35
Worksheet time: 19mins
Name
Class
Date
1.
Before conducting a lab, read all ____________
a)
material list
b)
instructions
c)
hypothesis
d)
data
2.
Before starting your experiment make sure you understand all _____________
a)
directions
b)
predictions
c)
inferences
d)
observations
3.
Wear ________ to protect your eyes.
a)
face masks
b)
closed toed shoes
c)
goggles
d)
contacts
4.
If you are hurt, tell your ________ immediately
a)
friend
b)
partner
c)
class
d)
teacher
5.
________ long hair and clothes
a)
Pull back
b)
Hang
c)
Cut
d)
Leave alone
6.
What is the name of the instrument shown?
a)
beaker
b)
Erlenmeyer flask
c)
graduated cylinder
d)
test tube
7.
What units of measurement do we use to measure length?
a)
meters (m)
b)
milliliters (mL)
c)
grams (g)
d)
cubic centimeters (cm3)
8.
What units do we use to measure mass?
a)
milliliters (mL)
b)
liters (L)
c)
centimeters (cm)
d)
grams (g)
9.
The unit of measurement for volume of liquids is:
a)
Meter
b)
Gram
c)
Liter
d)
Pounds
10.
What is this piece of equipment?
a)
A. spring scale
b)
B. Triple Beam Balance
c)
C. Balance Scale
d)
D. Balance
11.
An observation that includes NUMBERS
a)
Qualitative
b)
Quantitative
c)
Inference
d)
Prediction
12.
An observation that includes what something LOOKS LIKE
a)
Qualitative
b)
Quantitative
c)
Inference
d)
Prediction
13.
The candle is white.
a)
Quantitative
b)
Qualitative
c)
Inference
d)
Prediction
14.
The quiz tomorrow will be easy.
a)
Quantitative
b)
Qualitative
c)
Inference
d)
Prediction
15.
People outside are using umbrellas; it must be raining.
a)
Quantitative
b)
Qualitative
c)
Inference
d)
Prediction
16.
Mr. Knudson must not have had his Diet Dr. Pepper this morning since he is grumpy.
a)
Quantitative
b)
Qualitative
c)
Inference
d)
Prediction
17.
Diego is eating lunch.
a)
Observation
b)
Inference
c)
Prediction
18.
Taylor is tired, so she will take a nap later today.
a)
Observation
b)
Inference
c)
Prediction
19.
An interpretation of an observation usually based on prior knowledge is called a(n) ________
a)
Observation
b)
Inference
c)
Description
d)
Theory
20.
Students want to test if changing the wing shape of a paper airplane will affect the distance it will fly. What is the independent variable?
a)
the wing shape
b)
the distance the airplane will fly
dependent
dependent
c)
the temperature in the classroom
d)
the type of paper used to construct the plane
21.
Students want to test if changing the wing shape of a paper airplane will affect the distance it will fly. What is the dependent variable?
a)
the wing shape
b)
the distance it will fly
c)
the temperature in the room
d)
the type of paper used to construct the airplane
22.
Students want to test if changing the wing shape of a paper airplane will affect the distance it will fly. Which of the following is a good hypothesis for this experiment?
a)
If the airplane fly for three minutes, then that will be the best design
b)
If the wing shape is round, then the airplane will fly for more time
c)
If the wing shape is wider, then the airplane will covered more distance
d)
If the airplane is made of construction paper, then it will fly farther
23.
Susie wants to know if an increase in temperature is accelerating the decaying process of apples. What is the dependent variable in this experiment?
a)
the temperature
b)
the appearance of the apples
dependent
dependent
c)
the acceleration
d)
None of the above
24.
Susie wants to know if an increase in temperature is accelerating the decaying process of apples. What is the independent variable in this experiment?
a)
the temperature
b)
the appearance of the apple
c)
the acceleration
d)
None of the above
25.
Susie wants to know if an increase in temperature is accelerating the decaying process of apples. What is a good hypothesis for this experiment?
a)
If apples are red, then the decaying process will be accelerated
b)
If the apples are placed outside, then they will look fresh after three days
c)
If the decaying process is accelerated, then the apples will look fresh and healthy
d)
If the temperature is decreased, then the apples will look fresh for more time
26.
David is having a discussion with Anthony because he is saying that the flavor of ice cream affects how fast the ice cream melts. What is/are the factor(s) that David will not change (constant) if he want to test his hypothesis?
a)
the flavor of the ice cream
b)
the time it takes to melt
c)
the temperature of the environment
d)
the price of the ice cream
27.
David is having a discussion with Anthony because he is saying that the flavor of ice cream affects how fast the ice cream melts. What is the dependent variable in this example?
a)
the flavor of the ice cream
b)
the time it takes to melt
c)
the temperature of the environment
d)
the price of the ice cream
28.
David is having a discussion with Anthony because he is saying that the flavor of ice cream affects how fast the ice cream melts. What is the independent variable in this example?
a)
the flavor of the ice cream
b)
the time it takes to melt
c)
the temperature of the environment
d)
All of the above
29.
David is having a discussion with Anthony because he is saying that the flavor of ice cream affects how fast the ice cream melts. Which of the following is a valid hypothesis for this experiment?
a)
If the temperature is increased, then the ice cream will melt faster
b)
If the flavor of the ice cream is chocolate, then it will melt faster
c)
If the ice cream melts slowly, then the flavor will be changed
d)
If an expensive ice cream is bought, then it will melt faster
30.
A hypothesis is....
a)
a testable question
b)
an educated guess
c)
the solution to your problem
d)
the correct answer to a testable question
31.
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
32.
To gather information we can:
a)
Read books
b)
ask questions
c)
use our senses to study things
d)
all of these
33.
Which of the following is a well-written hypothesis?
a)
If more tails are added to a kite, then the air time will increase.
b)
If the kite has a longer tail, then it will become a better kite.
c)
I think that more tails will make the kite fly for longer.
d)
Kites with longer string are able to fly higher, which makes them better.
34.
Which of the following is a well-written hypothesis?
a)
If the splash height is significantly later, then the diver must be inexperienced.
b)
If a certain dive is used, then the splash height will change.
c)
If a diver uses the backward dive technique, then the splash height will be larger.
d)
A forward dive would probably make a small splash.
35.
Which of the following is a well-written hypothesis?
a)
How does helium amount affect the temperature of a star?
b)
The more helium a star has, the higher it's temperature will be.
c)
Stars with lots of helium are often prettier.
d)
If a star has a larger amount of helium, then the star will have a higher temperature.
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