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Science Readiness Review

Total questions: 34

Worksheet time: 17mins

Name
Class
Date
1.
Hypotheses can never be wrong.
a)
true
b)
false
2.
Good scientific questions are made from observations.
a)
true
b)
false
3.
The following number is written using scientific notation: 6.022 x 10²³
a)
true
b)
false
4.
Science laboratories are no different from other classrooms and have no special rules or regulations that need to be followed.
a)
true
b)
false
5.
When you write your results section, you should make your data fit your hypothesis.
a)
true
b)
false
6.
Which type of graph do you use to show noncontinuous data, or data values for more than one category?
a)
Bar/column graph
b)
Pie graph
c)
Scatter plot
d)
Line graph
7.
What piece of lab equipment would you use to measure volume accurately?
a)
Erlenmeyer flask
b)
Test tube
c)
Beaker
d)
Graduated cylinder
8.
When you make goals, you should follow the acronym __________ to make sure you are making attainable goals.
a)
SMART
b)
GOAL
c)
GOALS
d)
WISE
9.
Any hypothesis you create should not be
a)
based off your own observations.
b)
written in a way it can be tested.
c)
never be shown wrong.
d)
any of the above.
10.
What is a SI unit?
a)
Unit that is used for experiments in France only.
b)
Unit that is internationally known and used.
c)
Unit that combines length and weight of an object.
d)
Unit used to describe the density of an object.
11.
In addition to writing a lab report, how could you present your data to your peers?
a)
Oral presentation
b)
Write another paper
c)
Draw pictures
d)
Dream about the results
12.

The number 10⁰ is equal to what value?

a)

1

b)

0.1

c)

0

d)

10

13.
Which of the following is not a guideline to asking scientific questions?
a)
Be based on your observations
b)
Must not have been asked before
c)
Needs to be a BIG question
d)
Must be testable
14.
What piece of lab equipment would you use to observe smaller objects?
a)
Forceps
b)
Beaker
c)
Microscope
d)
Balance
15.
Whether you take notes from a lecture or from a reading, the best time to first review your notes is when?
a)
The same day
b)
The next day
c)
Never
d)
The day before the test
16.
Which type of graph would show the relationship between independent and dependent variables?
a)
Line graph
b)
Pie graph
c)
Bar graph
d)
Box plot
17.
Which of the following is not a tip you should follow to have good time management?
a)
Waste time agonizing
b)
Use spare minutes wisely
c)
Make a “to-do” list
d)
Communicate your schedule to others
18.
A way to take notes where you briefly restate the main ideas you just read about is called _______________.
a)
making two-column notes
b)
outlining
c)
summarizing
d)
concept mapping
19.
When you first begin reading a chapter, you should skim the text for _______________ and vocabulary terms.
a)
key concepts
b)
subheadings
c)
bold terms
d)
labs
20.
Why is the scientific method used?
a)
Answer questions about the world around us
b)
Test questions about the world
c)
Learn how nature works
d)
All of the above
21.
Write the following as a variable equation: three times the square of the difference between two of a number and the square root of the number.
a)
3 x (2n - √n)²
b)
3 x (n + n - √n)²
c)
3 x (2n - n²)²
d)
3 x (2n - ∛n)²
22.
Given the variables listed and this equation, P1V1 = P2V2, solve for V1. (P1 = 3 atm; P2 = 5 atm; V2 = 51 mL)
a)
8.5 mL
b)
85 mL
c)
0.85 mL
d)
850 mL
23.
A substance has a density of 1.4 g/mL and weighs 6.0 g. What is its volume given the equation d=m/v ? Use significant figures.
a)
43 mL
b)
0.43 mL
c)
4.3 mL
d)
4.03 mL
24.

Use significant figures and scientific notation to solve the following:5.01 x (1.34 x 2.45)⁴ - (3.2 / 4.6)⁻⁷ / 4.56 x 10⁵

a)

1.3 x 10⁻⁵

b)

130 x 10⁻⁵

c)

1.3 x 10³

d)

1.3 x 10⁻³

25.

A frog measures 5.2 inches long. Using the conversion 1.00 in = 2.54 cm, convert this measurement to millimeters. Use significant figures.

a)

0.13 cm

b)

130 mm

c)

1.3 mm

d)

13 mm

26.

Solve the following question using significant figures: 42 + .5 (7 - 2 x 3)²

a)

4.25

b)

42.5

c)

425

d)

0.425

27.

Solve the following question using significant figures: 3 + 5 (4 - 1)² - 6

a)

42

b)

44

c)

4.4

d)

4.2

28.

Write the following as a variable equation and simplify: twice the sum of a number and the number squared.

a)

2n² + 2n

b)

4n²

c)

2n + 2n²

d)

2(n + n²)

29.

Convert the following number to a percentage: (7/6). Round your answer to the nearest percent.

a)

117%

b)

11.7%

c)

1.17%

d)

120%

30.
A coin purse contains thirty-five coins in pennies and quarters. Use only one variable to express the number of pennies and the number of quarters in the coin purse.
a)
# quarters = 35 + p
b)
# quarters = 35 - p
c)
# quarters = 35 x p
d)
# quarters = 35 / p
31.

Write the following number in non-scientific notation: 5.34 x 10⁻⁷.

a)

0.00000534

b)

0.0534

c)

0.000000534

d)

53400000

32.

Brian is trying to create a motorized scooter for his engineering design project. Which of the following should he do during his reasearch step?

a)

Look up current scooter designs online.

b)

Ask professionals who work at the local scooter shop.

c)

Read the instruction manuals for other scooters.

d)

Brian should do all of these steps.

33.

The design process may not produce a good product because:

a)

the team was made up of different kinds of engineers.

b)

materials were delivered too late to use.

c)

the engineers focused on attributes of the product.

d)

prototypes were not tested adequately.

34.

What is the last step in the design process?

a)

Communicate process and results

b)

Test and evaluate

c)

Refine the design

d)

Implement