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WorksheetsMethods of Science
Total questions: 23
Worksheet time: 12mins
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Class
Date
1.
"An object in motion stays in motion unless acted on by another force." This statement describes something that always happens in nature, without explaining why it happens. This is an example of a scientific ____
a)
law
b)
theory
c)
hypothesis
d)
conclusion
2.
The statement "The air temperature is 35 degrees" is a fact.
a)
true
b)
false
3.
The statement "The sunset was beautiful" is a fact.
a)
true
b)
false
4.
The International System of Units makes it easier for scientists from different countries to communicate.
a)
true
b)
false
5.
Chris wants to study the difference between lava that cools on land and lava that cools in the water. What branch of science is Chris studying?
a)
Earth science
b)
life science
c)
physical science
d)
rock science
6.
When a scientist has tested her hypothesis, the next step in scientific inquiry is to
a)
communicate results
b)
hypothesize and predict
c)
analyze results
d)
draw conclusions
7.
a scientific theory is
a)
the same as a fact
b)
a rule describing a pattern in nature
c)
accepted as fact until it is proven wrong
d)
an untested idea
8.
A scientific law does which of the following?
a)
describes a pattern in nature
b)
explains observations and events
c)
both a and b
d)
neither a nor b
9.
Which of the following is an opinion?
a)
Marching band music generally includes trumpets.
b)
Rock music generally includes drums
c)
Orchestra music generally includes string instruments.
d)
Rock usic is generally more fun to listen to than orchestra music.
10.
Which of the following questions can be studied through scientific inquiry?
a)
Is it fair to have more than one best friend?
b)
If someone plays violent video games are they mor likely to display violent behavior?
c)
What type of crust makes the best pizza?
d)
Do the colors purple and orange look good together?
11.
The _____ is used measure temperature.
a)
anemometer
b)
barometer
c)
hygrometer
d)
thermometer
12.
Which of the following is the SI system's base unit for the amount of matter in a substance?
a)
liter
b)
gram
c)
mole
d)
pound
13.
What does the prefix kilo mean?
a)
10
b)
100
c)
1000
d)
1/10
14.
Which statement is true?
a)
If the person measuring is careful, it is possible to get an exact measurement.
b)
if the correct scale is used, it is possible to get an exact measurement.
c)
Good measurements have no uncertainty.
d)
All measurements have some uncertainty.
15.
The variable that is tested in an experiment is called the
a)
dependent variable
b)
independent variable
c)
control
d)
constant
16.
The variable being measured is the
a)
dependent variable
b)
independent variable
c)
control
d)
constant
17.
What was found with the iceman to indicate that he was not the music professor who had disappeared in 1938?
a)
The artifacts they found near him were too old.
b)
The animal bones found near him were of animals that were extinct by 1938
c)
They found a hut that ws built in the 1400s
d)
There were never sure it was not the music professor.
18.
There is a pond behind Terry's house. He decides to see how the water temperature changes depending on the depth of the water. Which is the dependent variable?
a)
temperature
b)
depth
c)
both
d)
neither
19.
Which statement is true?
a)
The experimental group is used to study how a change in the independent variable changes the dependent variable.
b)
The experimental group is used to study how a change in the dependent variable changes the independent variable.
c)
The control group is used to study how a change in the independent variable changes the dependent variable.
d)
The control group is used to study how a change in the dependent variable changes the independent variable.
20.
What is true of scientists' hypotheses about the Iceman's travels?
a)
They were able to prove them to be true.
b)
They were proved false.
c)
They are still working to prove them.
d)
They can never be proved true, just supported or not supported.
21.
Which of the following is a way to test a hypothesis?
a)
design and perform an experiment
b)
collect data and record their observations
c)
create a model
d)
all are valid ways to test a hypothesis
22.
When an advertisement makes claims about a product that sound too good, the reader should be _____, or doubt the truthfulness or accuracy of the claim
a)
skeptical
b)
honest
c)
overwhelmed
23.
Every morning, Mrs. Jamison changes the thermostat in her classroom and later counts the number of students who fell asleep. She wants to know if there is a connection between the temperature in the room and the sleepiness of the students. The temperature is the
a)
control
b)
constant
c)
independent variable
d)
dependent variable
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