WorksheetsUnit 1 Lesson 1 and 2 Earth Space Science
Total questions: 155
Worksheet time: 4hrs 49mins
Name
Class
Date
1.
A possible explanation to a problem that has not yet been tested.
a)
data
b)
theory
c)
hypothesis
d)
fact
2.
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
3.
Should experiments be repeated over and over to see if the results are the same each time?
a)
yes
b)
no
4.
The summary at the end of an experiment that explains the results.
a)
conclusion
b)
procedures
c)
materials
d)
responding variable
5.
A series of steps used by scientists to solve a problem or answer a question.
a)
scientific method
b)
recipe
c)
data collection
d)
metric system
6.
In a controlled experiment, how many independent variables can be worked with at a time?
a)
one
b)
none
c)
two or more
d)
how ever many makes sense.
7.
A list of the steps anyone could follow to conduct an experiment.
a)
obervations
b)
question/problem
c)
materials
d)
procedures
8.
Which statement is an inference about this picture?
a)
The van is tan.
b)
The van ran into KFC.
c)
The driver was hungry.
d)
Red and white are part of the KFC building.
9.
Mr. S. 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)
height of the ramp
c)
mass of the ball
d)
weight of the ball
10.
Mr. S. sets up an experiment to see how the mass of a ball affects the distance it rolls off a ramp. Identify the dependent variable.
a)
height of the ramp
b)
distance traveled by the ball
c)
mass of the ball
d)
weight of the ball
11.
When experimenting with the growth of a plant, a scientist uses three (of the same type of) plants, two different fertilizers, equal light, and equal water. What type of variable is the fertilizer?
a)
Dependent
b)
Independent
c)
Control
d)
Compound
12.
Science is a continually ongoing process.
a)
True
b)
False
13.
If I study for my scientific method quiz, then I will have a better test score. What is the dependent variable?
a)
Scientific Method
b)
Studying
c)
Independent variable
d)
Test score
14.
Which is NOT a step in the scientific method?
a)
Make observation
b)
Form a theory
c)
Collect data
d)
Form a hypothesis
15.
What step does every scientific experiment begin with?
a)
hypothesis
b)
question/problem
c)
procedures
d)
conclusion
16.
Which of these contains steps in the right order?
a)
Ask a question, state your hypothesis, research, experiment, analyze, make a conclusion
b)
State your hypothesis, ask a question, research, experiment, analyze, make a conclusion
c)
Ask a question, research, state your hypothesis, experiment, analyze, make a conclusion
d)
State your hypothesis, ask a question, research, make a conclusion, experiment, analyze
17.
Why do we want to test only one independent variable at a time?
a)
Because it is hard to setup a data table with more than one variable
b)
To better identify what is causing the changes
c)
It is what has always been done
d)
It's easier to perform the experiment
18.
A possible explanation to a problem that has not yet been tested.
a)
data
b)
theory
c)
hypothesis
d)
fact
19.
Before beginning an experiment you must first make a ____.
a)
Hypothesis
b)
Conclusion
c)
Plan
d)
Experiment
20.
You will want your experiment to have ____ independent variable(s) in it for the experiment to be valid.
a)
1
b)
2
c)
3
d)
4
21.
What is a factor that the experimenter has full control over and changes to see what happens?
a)
Dependent Variable
b)
Independent Variable
c)
Control group
d)
Hypothesis
22.
What is a factor that changes because of what the experimenter does?
a)
Dependent Variable
b)
Independent Variable
c)
Control Group
d)
Hypothesis
23.
When you decide whether or not the data supports the original hypothesis, you are
a)
drawing conclusions
b)
forming a hypothesis
c)
asking questions
d)
making observations
24.
Why do scientists use the scientific method?
a)
To make sure they get credit for their discoveries.
b)
To make sure their results are valid and can be performed by other scientists.
c)
So that other scientist don't get mad at them
25.
Observations made during an experiment are considered:
a)
data
b)
problems
c)
conclusions
d)
questions
26.
What are the procedures step in the experiment?
a)
the conclusion to your experiment
b)
the materials needed to complete experiment
c)
step by step directions of how to complete your experiment
d)
an educated, best guess
27.
What are the materials in your scientific method?
a)
your favorite markers and lucky eraser
b)
everything you will need to complete your experiment
c)
a hypothesis
d)
step by step directions to complete an experiment
28.
The independent variable is the ONE thing you _____.
a)
change on purpose
b)
control or keep constant
c)
measure
29.
Anything that can change in an experiment. There are three types of these in an experiment.
a)
variables
b)
constant
c)
independent
d)
dependent
30.
In which step do you gather information or tell what you already know?
a)
Problem
b)
Research
c)
Hypothesis
d)
Results
31.
Which step tells you what happened in your experiment?
a)
Conclusion
b)
Research
c)
Results
d)
Hypothesis
32.
The Scientific Method is a way for scientists to investigate the __________!
a)
classroom
b)
land
c)
sun
d)
world
33.
This is the correct order for the steps of the Scientific Method:
Problem, Research, Hypothesis, Experiment, Results, Conclusion
Problem, Research, Hypothesis, Experiment, Results, Conclusion
a)
True
b)
False
34.
Another word for asking questions and seeking answers in science is called:
a)
inquiry
b)
data
c)
hypothesis
d)
procedure
35.
If plants are exposed to sunlight, then they will grow taller.
What part of the scientific method is this an example of?
What part of the scientific method is this an example of?
a)
Procedure
b)
Hypothesis
c)
Question
d)
Results
36.
To arrange or organize things
a)
Classify
b)
Predict
c)
Hypothesis
d)
Compare
37.
The outcome or effect of an experiment
a)
conclusion
b)
Experiment
c)
Results
d)
Question
38.
To discover how things are alike and different
a)
Classify
b)
Compare
c)
Collaborate
d)
Conclusion
39.
A testable prediction about a scientific investigation
a)
Question
b)
Observation
c)
Hypothesis
d)
Experiment
40.
A decision based on facts you have discovered
a)
Conclusion
b)
Collaborate
c)
Prediction
d)
Results
41.
A test or trial to discover something unknown
a)
Data
b)
Question
c)
Experiment
d)
Hypothesis
42.
A problem for discussion or investigation
a)
Prediction
b)
Compare
c)
Classify
d)
Question
43.
The independent variable is the part of the experiment you choose to manipulate. It is changed on purpose and is believed to be the factor that will affect the dependent variable.
a)
The growth of tomato plants grown outdoors.
b)
The temperature of a freezer with a newly designed insulator.
c)
Three different cities for collecting and measuring acid rain.
d)
The acid level of the rain collected in Phoenix, Arizona.
44.
Delilah followed these steps of an investigation:
Collect five objects made of different types of metal. Place them on a large laboratory table. Touch each metal object with a magnet and lift slowly. Record observations.
Which of the following statements is Delilah most likely testing?
a)
All types of metal are attracted to magnets.
b)
Each magnet can lift the metal object to the same height.
c)
Larger magnets can pick up heavier metal objects than smaller magnets can
d)
Heavier metal objects are more attracted to magnets than lighter metal objects are.
45.
An interpretation based on observations and prior knowledge.
a)
Observing
b)
Inferring
c)
Predicting
d)
Classifying
46.
The grass is wet. It must have rained
a)
Qualitative Observation
b)
Quantitative Observation
c)
Inference
47.
A scientist hypothesizes the the temperature at which an alligator's egg is incubated will determine whether the alligator will be male or female. The independent variable is
a)
the gender of the alligator
b)
the male alligators
c)
the temperature
d)
the incubator
48.
A scientific theory...
a)
is based on lots of evidence
b)
is not valid
c)
is not reliable
d)
has not been tested many times
49.
A scientific ____________ is a broad explanation for events that is widely accepted as true.
a)
law
b)
theory
c)
observation
d)
method
50.
A scientific ____________ is a statement that describes what always happens under certain conditions in nature.
a)
law
b)
theory
c)
method
d)
variable
51.
What is a theory?
a)
Describes what happens
b)
Explains a process
52.
What is a law?
a)
Describes what happens
b)
Explains a process
53.
Scientists __________________ test scientific theories.
a)
constantly
b)
rarely
c)
never
54.
A scientific law is ________________ the law of a state or community.
a)
the same as
b)
different than
55.
The law of universal gravitation states that both mass and distance of objects affect the gravitational force between them. Gravitational force increases as the mass of the objects increase. Gravitational force decreases as distance between the objects increases. Why are these statements considered scientific law, and not scientific theory?
a)
The statements tells what happens, and not why the even occurs.
b)
This statement involves mass and distance measurements.
c)
This statement explains the attractive force between two objects.
d)
This statement predicts what will happen under certain conditions.
56.
When scientists study the natural world, they may form scientific theories and scientific laws. How does a scientific theory differ from a scientific theory differ from a scientific law?
a)
Unlike a theory, a law is not universal.
b)
Unlike a theory, a law describes how the natural world operates.
c)
Unlike a law, a theory is based on observations and experiments.
d)
Unlike a law, a theory can be modified as new evidence is obtained.
57.
A broad and comprehensive statement of what is thought to be true; it is supported by much evidence.
a)
hypothesis
b)
theory
c)
guess
d)
fact
58.
Kalinda was trying to explain to her friend the difference between a theory and a law in science. She used the theory of plate tectonics and the law of superposition as examples. Kalinda explained the difference by using nonscientific language. Which statement did Kalinda use to correctly describe the difference between a theory and a law in science?
a)
A theory describes a natural event, while a law explains it.
b)
A theory explains a natural event, while a law predicts it.
c)
A theory explains a natural event, while a law describes it.
d)
A theory predicts a natural event, while a law explains it.
59.
An explanation a scientist makes that we can test to see if it is true or not is a _________.
a)
hypothesis
b)
theory
c)
law
d)
question
60.
Martha is curious as to what happened to the dinosaurs. She is convinced that a virus spread across the earth and killed all the dinosaurs. Martha’s idea is called a ________.
a)
hypothesis
b)
theory
c)
law
d)
question
61.
Which of the following can be used to test a hypothesis?
a)
experiment
b)
theory
c)
law
d)
variable
62.
act of using one or more of your senses to gather information and taking note of what occurs
a)
physical
b)
technology
c)
scientific theory
d)
observation
63.
investigation and exploration of natural events and of the new information that results from these investigations
a)
scientific law
b)
scientific theory
c)
science
d)
technology
64.
explanation of observations or events that is based on knowledge gained from many observations and investigations
a)
hypothesis
b)
inference
c)
critical thinking
d)
scientific theory
65.
An organized procedure to study something under controlled conditions is called:
a)
theory
b)
experiment
c)
observation
d)
hypothesis
66.
A testable idea or explanation that leads to scientific investigation based on prior knowledge is known as:
a)
theory
b)
experiment
c)
observation
d)
hypothesis
67.
conclusion based on evidence from data and reasoning is called:
a)
theory
b)
inference
c)
observation
d)
hypothesis
68.
The action of investigating something or someone; formal or systematic examination or research is known.
a)
investigation
b)
inference
c)
observation
d)
hypothesis
69.
________ is the process of obtaining information by using the senses.
a)
analyze
b)
inference
c)
observation
d)
hypothesis
70.
A person who is studying or has expert knowledge of one or more of the natural or physical sciences is known as _________.
a)
lawyer
b)
firefighter
c)
mathematician
d)
scientist
71.
What is a theory?
a)
Describes what happens
b)
Explains a process
c)
cheesecake
d)
fun to look at
72.
What is a law?
a)
Describes what happens
b)
Explains a process
c)
something you go to jail for
d)
wal spelled backwards
73.
Why are theories said to never be proven?
a)
you can't prove a fact
b)
science is always discoverring new information
c)
scientists would run out of stuff to do
d)
there are too many theries to prove them all
74.
What step of the scientific method follows performing the experiment?
a)
draw a conclusion
b)
communicate results
c)
collect data
d)
write a hypothesis
75.
What should you do if you do not get the results from your experiment that you desire?
a)
Quit and go home/change subjects
b)
Re-state your hypothesis/experiment again
c)
Re-state your hypothesis/ share results
d)
Quite/Communicate results/stop trying
76.
Which step of the scientific method does this describe?
Find out as much as you can about your topic
Find out as much as you can about your topic
a)
research
b)
analysis
c)
experiment
d)
conclusion
77.
Who is this?
a)
Robin
b)
Batman
c)
Batgirl
d)
Nightwing
78.
Who is this?
a)
Powerpuff Girls
b)
Powderpuff Girls
c)
Chemical X Girls
d)
Three Flying Girls
79.
Who is this?
a)
Patrick
b)
Spongebob
c)
Sandy
d)
Plankton
80.
Who is this?
a)
Abe Simpson
b)
Bart Simpson
c)
Max Powers
d)
Homer Simpson
81.
Who is this?
a)
Bugs Bunny
b)
Roger Rabbit
c)
Henry Hare
d)
Jack Rabbit
82.
Who is this?
a)
Bluto
b)
Olive Oyl
c)
Barnacle Bill
d)
Popeye
83.
Who is this?
a)
Ninja Boy
b)
Naruto
c)
Sasuke
d)
Rock Lee
84.
Who is this?
a)
Ricky Rat
b)
Mickey Mouse
c)
Victor Vermin
d)
Mighty Mouse
85.
Volume is the amount of space an object takes up.
a)
True
b)
False
86.
The amount of matter in an object is its
a)
mass
b)
volume
c)
density
d)
weight
87.
The amount of space an object takes up is its
a)
mass
b)
volume
c)
density
d)
weight
88.
How much mass is in a certain amount of volume is its
a)
mass
b)
volume
c)
density
d)
weight
89.
The amount that gravity pulls on you is called
a)
mass
b)
volume
c)
density
d)
weight
90.
Mass is measured with what units?
a)
grams (g)
b)
centimeters (cm)
c)
milliliters (mL)
d)
pounds (lbs)
91.
Volume is measured with what units?
a)
grams (g)
b)
centimeters (cm)
c)
milliliters (mL)
d)
pounds (lbs)
92.
If you travel to the moon will your mass be greater than, less than, or the same as on Earth?
a)
greater
b)
same
c)
less
d)
What?!
93.
What is mass?
a)
how much space something takes up
b)
the amount of matter in an object
c)
a synonym for weight
d)
how much density an object has
94.
What is volume?
a)
how much space something takes up
b)
the amount of matter in an object
c)
a synonym for weight
d)
how much density an object has
95.
What is density?
a)
how much space something takes up
b)
the amount of matter in an object
c)
a synonym for weight
d)
the amount of mass in a certain volume
96.
Why is mass more important than weight to scientists?
a)
trick question, they are the same
b)
mass can be found easier
c)
mass does not change, while weight can change based on gravity
d)
trick question, weight is more important because mass changes based on gravity
97.
How do you find volume of a liquid?
a)
using a balance
b)
length x width x height
c)
using a graduated cylinder
d)
length + width + height
98.
How do you find volume of a rectangular solid?
a)
using a balance
b)
length x width x height
c)
using a graduated cylinder
d)
length + width + height
99.
What is the volume of the liquid in the pictured graduated cylinder?
a)
2000 mL
b)
100 mL
c)
1500 mL
d)
1400 mL
100.
The measure of the gravitational force of an object is called?
a)
mass
b)
weight
c)
matter
d)
volume
101.
T/F? Your weight is different on the moon.
a)
true
b)
false
102.
What is the difference between mass and weight?
a)
Weight describes the amount of matter & mass describes pull of gravity
b)
Mass describes the amount of matter & weight describes pull of gravity
c)
Mass is anything that takes up space & weight is amount of matter
d)
Weight is anything that takes up space & mass is amount of matter
103.
What is the name of a scientific investigation that involves going outside and observing a subject in its natural environment?
a)
Research
b)
Field Study
c)
Observation
d)
Experiment
104.
Mr. McNiece wanted to see how different types of music affected students' pulse rates. He played different types of music: heavy metal, rap, R&B, alternative, pop, country, and classical music. Identify the independent variable.
a)
pulse rate
b)
types of music
c)
classical music resulted in the highest pulse rate
d)
Mr. McNiece
105.
Nick wanted to see how high an ice cube would float in different temperatures of water. Identify the dependent variable.
a)
amount of water
b)
temperature the ice cube was at its' highest height
c)
temperature of water
d)
height of ice cube
106.
Nick wanted to see how high an ice cube would float in different temperatures of water. Identify the independent variable.
a)
temperature the ice cube was at its' highest height
b)
size of ice cube
c)
height of ice cube
d)
temperature of water
107.
Why would a scientist conduct a field study?
a)
To observe a subject in its natural setting
b)
To control the observation better
c)
To get out of the laboratory
d)
To collect data
108.
What form of data do scientist prefer?
a)
Measurable data/empirical evidence
b)
Qualitative data
c)
Uncontrolled evidence
d)
Single trial data/evidence
109.
What is it called when scientist develop an answer based off of the evidence they collect?
a)
A hypothesis
b)
A conclusion
c)
A prediction
d)
A variable
110.
A broad and comprehensive statement of what is thought to be true; it is supported by much evidence.
a)
hypothesis
b)
theory
c)
guess
d)
fact
111.
In 1897, Joseph Thomson discovered that atoms contained electrons. He proposed a change in the atomic theory of that time, and the theory was modified because of his discovery. Since Thomson’s discovery, atomic theory has been further modified. What is the best explanation for why scientific theories are modified?
a)
Theories more than ten years old are usually out of date.
b)
Scientists want to prove that the work of other scientists is wrong.
c)
New evidence that supports a revision prompts scientists to modify earlier theories.
d)
So much information is available today that it is harder to focus research and disprove theories.
112.
A set of principles that explains and predicts a phenomena is called a _____.
a)
scientific law
b)
scientific method
c)
scientific theory
d)
scientific instructor
113.
A scientific ____________ is a broad explanation for events that is widely accepted as true.
a)
law
b)
theory
c)
observation
d)
method
114.
A scientific ____________ is a statement that describes what always happens under certain conditions in nature.
a)
law
b)
theory
c)
method
d)
variable
115.
What is a theory?
a)
Describes what happens
b)
Explains a process
116.
What is a law?
a)
Describes what happens
b)
Explains a process
117.
Scientists __________________ test scientific theories.
a)
constantly
b)
rarely
c)
never
118.
Theory or law? The cell _________ of living things: living things are made of cells, which explains how things grow and live.
a)
Theory
b)
Law
119.
Theory or Law? Kepler's ______ of Planetary Motion: how planets orbit the sun. Shows what happens with planets.
a)
Theory
b)
Law
120.
Theory or Law? Tectonic ________ of Geology: the surface of the earth is made of tectonic plates, which move slowly. Explains why mountains are formed, earthquakes happen, etc.
a)
Theory
b)
Law
121.
Theory or Law? Newton's first ______ of Motion: Objects will stay in motion unless stopped. Shows what happens with moving objects.
a)
Theory
b)
Law
122.
Theory or law: Atomic _____ of matter: all matter is made up of atoms. Explains why matter behaves a certain way.
a)
Theory
b)
Law
123.
Joe tells Mai his theory about why sea turtles nest on the beach instead of in the ocean. He says, “The turtle eggs would sink to the bottom of the ocean, and the baby turtle would drown.” Joe says his uncle, a fisherman, told Joe this information. Mai tells Joe that his theory is not scientific. Why does Joe’s idea not meet the requirements to be a scientific theory?
a)
Joe’s idea is already a scientific law.
b)
Joe’s idea is not supported by scientific evidence.
c)
Joe’s idea is a good guess that can be tested by experiments.
d)
Joe and his uncle are not scientists.
124.
In 1897, Joseph Thomson discovered that atoms contained electrons. He proposed a change in the atomic theory of that time, and the theory was modified because of his discovery. Since Thomson’s discovery, atomic theory has been further modified. What is the best explanation for why scientific theories are modified?
a)
Theories more than ten years old are usually out of date.
b)
Scientists want to prove that the work of other scientists is wrong.
c)
New evidence that supports a revision prompts scientists to modify earlier theories.
d)
So much information is available today that it is harder to focus research and disprove theories.
125.
When scientists study the natural world, they may form scientific theories and scientific laws. How does a scientific theory differ from a scientific theory differ from a scientific law?
a)
Unlike a theory, a law is not universal.
b)
Unlike a theory, a law describes how the natural world operates.
c)
Unlike a law, a theory is based on observations and experiments.
d)
Unlike a law, a theory can be modified as new evidence is obtained.
126.
Scientific theories do not change once they have been written down.
a)
True
b)
False
127.
What might cause a scientist to change a scientific theory?
a)
nobody likes it
b)
it's too specific
c)
new evidence contradicts it
d)
its too old
128.
A summary of what you have learned from a scientific experiment is called a(n) _____.
a)
data
b)
hypothesis
c)
law
d)
conclusion
129.
A possible explanation for a set of observations or answer to a scientific question is called _____
a)
hypothesis
b)
theory
c)
law
d)
conclusion
130.
A factor that may change in response to the independent variable
a)
control
b)
independent
c)
dependent
d)
standardizing
131.
In science a hypothesis must be
a)
testable, if then statement
b)
correct
c)
controlled
132.
The variable you purposely change to test a hypothesis is called the ________ variable
a)
dependent
b)
independent
c)
control
d)
standardizing
133.
A well-tested explanation for a wide range of observations or experimental results is called a _________
a)
scientific law
b)
scientific hypothesis
c)
scientific theory
d)
SCIENCE!!!!
134.
A statement that describes what scientists expect to happen every time to happen every time under a particular set of conditions is a _____.
a)
theory
b)
conclusion
c)
hypothesis
d)
law
135.
Using one or more of your senses to gather information is called _____.
a)
predicting
b)
inferring
c)
observing
d)
experimenting
136.
The first step of the scientific method is _____
a)
hypothesis
b)
problem or question
c)
conclude
d)
experiment
137.
The second step of the scientific method is _____
a)
research
b)
analyze
c)
experiment
d)
hypothesis
138.
The fourth step of the scientific method is
a)
hypothesis
b)
research
c)
problem or question
d)
experiment
139.
The last step of the scientific method is
a)
experiment
b)
graph
c)
analyze and conclude
d)
research
140.
Why should we conduct multiple trials
a)
to do more work
b)
make sure the results are repeatable
c)
just to play more
d)
because Mrs. Martin said
141.
Theory or Law??? Predicts what will happen in the natural world.
a)
Law
b)
Theory
142.
Theory or Law??? Changes with new observations.
a)
Theory
b)
Law
143.
Theory or Law??? Explanation of a wide range of observations?
a)
Theory
b)
Law
144.
Theory or Law??? Makes NO attempt to explain an event.
a)
Theory
b)
Law
145.
Theory or Law??? How the universe was formed.
a)
Law
b)
Theory
146.
Theory or Law??? Newton's description on what causes things to move.
a)
Law
b)
Theory
147.
Theory or Law??? Explanation of how the dinosaurs disappeared.
a)
Law
b)
Theory
148.
Theory or Law??? Is a well-tested EXPLANATION for a wide range of observations and experimental results.
a)
Law
b)
Theory
149.
Theory or Law??? Is a DESCRIPTION of what a scientists expects to happen every time under a certain set of conditions.
a)
Law
b)
Theory
150.
True or False. Laws DO NOT change with new evidence.
a)
True
b)
False
151.
True or False. Theories describe things and laws explain things.
a)
False
b)
True
152.
What is the independent variable in the following experiment? Plants grow more when exposed to classical music
a)
Exposure to classical music
b)
height of plant
c)
Normal exposure to noises with no music
153.
What is the dependent variable in the following experiment? Plants grow more when exposed to classical music
a)
Exposure to classical music
b)
Normal exposure to noises with no music
c)
height of plant
154.
What is the dependent variable in the following experiment? What effect does an increase in temperature have on the decaying process of apples?
a)
temperature
b)
decaying process of apples
c)
room temperature apples
155.
What is the independent variable in the following experiment? Does the flavor of ice cream effect how fast the ice cream melts?
a)
flavor of ice cream
b)
how fast the ice cream melts
c)
ice cream in a freezer
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