WorksheetsFri, Jan25, 2018
Total questions: 10
Worksheet time: 6mins
Name
Class
Date
1.
What is an INDEPENDENT Variable, or IV?
a)
the ONE thing we change on purpose when designing an investigation
b)
the results of the change we made with our independent variable; what we MEASURE; can be quantitative and/or qualitative data
c)
these are the ways we change our independent variable
d)
these are the conditions that stay the same in order to have a “fair” investigation.
2.
What is a repeated trial?
a)
scientists perform repeated trials in order to make sure the results of their investigations are reliable and accurate.
b)
a question that contains variables and it can be TESTED through experimentation; the question is written in the format: “What is the effect of IV on DV?” or “How does IV affect DV?”
c)
these are the ways we change our independent variable
d)
these are the conditions that stay the same in order to have a “fair” investigation.
3.
What part of an experiment contains the data tables and graphs?
a)
Results
b)
Conclusion
c)
Hypothesis
d)
Materials
4.
Jason conducted an experimental investigation with chocolate candy, paper plates, and a timer. Jason places one chocolate candy on each plate. He then puts one plate outside in the Sun, one plate outside in the shade and one plate in the classroom. Jason will record the time it takes for each chocolate candy to change states of matter. What question could Jason be investigating?
a)
A Why does the chocolate candy change states?
b)
B At what temperature does chocolate candy melt?
c)
C . Which location does chocolate candy change states the fastest?
d)
D . What causes chocolate candy to keep its shape?
5.
A science class completed a study on how objects move. All of the following would be considered appropriate when testing the effects of the force of motion on an object except–
a)
A Paddling a canoe
b)
B Measuring the weight of two tennis balls
c)
C Throwing a frisbee
d)
D Playing miniature golf
6.
The type of energy that allows us to hear is
a)
Mechanical
b)
Sound
c)
Light
d)
Electric
7.
What kind of energy?
a)
Thermal
b)
Electrical
c)
Mechanical
d)
Radiant
8.
Work is:
a)
A transfer of energy by a force to move and object
b)
Something you get paid for
c)
Something you take home
d)
Makes you sweat
9.
Look at the picture below. Which part of the lamp system could be removed and the lamp still work?
a)
The lamp shade
b)
The electrical cord
c)
The light bulb
d)
The wall outlet
10.
What form of energy is being used when a person pushes heavy boxes across the floor?
a)
Electrical energy
b)
Mechanical energy
c)
Heat energy
d)
Sound energy
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