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Total questions: 100
Worksheet time: 1hrs 21mins
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Class
Date
1.
Which of the following is an observation of the picture?
a)
The person is wearing a T-shirt
b)
It is a sunny day
c)
The person is going to a birthday party
d)
The gift is a DVD player
2.
What is an inference?
a)
Just a guess.
b)
A statement based off of your observations.
c)
The same as an observation.
d)
Examples of something.
3.
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)
An ambulance may be on the way.
4.
What is an observation for this picture?
a)
The man is scared
b)
The man is going to get eaten
c)
There is a man in a kayak
d)
The man is paddling fast
5.
Which of the following statements is an inference of the picture?
a)
A student is roasting a marshmallow
b)
Two students are listening through cups
c)
The teacher is not in the classroom
d)
A student is setting off a rocket
6.
She is holding an umbrella
a)
observation
b)
inference
7.
It is raining outside
a)
observation
b)
inference
8.
Which of the following is NOT an inference about the man in this picture:
a)
The man hates his purple shirt.
b)
The man has a purple shirt.
c)
The man is having a bad day.
d)
This man is upset because he's hungry
9.
The boy is not going to school today
a)
observation
b)
inference
10.
The boy has a green blanket
a)
observation
b)
inference
11.
The least amount of students like red juice
a)
observation
b)
inference
12.
There must be a lot of birthday parties in June
a)
observation
b)
inference
13.
There are 8 birthdays in October
a)
observation
b)
Inference
14.
What is observation?
a)
Using the 5 senses and available tools to make conclusions and formulate opinions
b)
Asking questions
c)
Singing songs
d)
Dancing
15.
What are the two types of observations?
a)
Qualitative and Quanitative
b)
Personal and Educational
c)
A prediction about something.
d)
Examples of something.
16.
Which statement is an observation?
a)
That house is empty because there are no lights on.
b)
Her hair is brown.
c)
Her hair is brown because she dyed it.
d)
Her hair has not been cut in two years.
17.
Finish the observation.
The water is...
The water is...
a)
79 degrees
b)
very hot
c)
super cold
d)
deep
18.
Finish the inference...
The deer ran
The deer ran
a)
over the hill.
b)
to the North.
c)
because it was scared.
d)
and then stopped.
19.
Which of the following is a quanitative. observation?
a)
The bird is very colorful.
b)
The bird has 4 different colors on him.
c)
The bird has many, many feathers.
d)
It is a bird.
20.
What is a qualitative observation about this image?
a)
There are 10 mini trees in the picture.
b)
There are two color bushes in the picture.
c)
There is one powerline going across in the air.
d)
There is art created from trees in this photo.
21.
What is not an observation?
a)
There are three oranges on the table.
b)
The teacher's favorite fruit are peaches.
c)
There are several types of fruit on the table.
d)
There is one green apple and one red apple on the table.
22.
A possible explanation to a problem that has not yet been tested.
a)
data
b)
theory
c)
hypothesis
d)
fact
23.
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
24.
Should experiments be repeated over and over to see if the results are the same each time?
a)
yes
b)
no
25.
There are two types of data. Which type of data involves numbers that are obtained by counting or measuring?
a)
quantitative
b)
qualitative
26.
The summary at the end of an experiment that explains the results.
a)
conclusion
b)
procedures
c)
materials
d)
responding variable
27.
There are two types of data. Which type of data involves descriptions/photographs/illustrations that cannot be counted or measured?
a)
qualitative
b)
quantitative
28.
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
29.
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.
30.
A list of the steps anyone could follow to conduct an experiment.
a)
obervations
b)
question/problem
c)
materials
d)
procedures
31.
Two types of data scientists collect are...
a)
hypothesis and theory
b)
qualitative and quantitative
c)
myths and fables
d)
metric and standard measurements
32.
Measuring the number of times a person breathes after exercise involves ____ data.
a)
quantitative
b)
qualitative
33.
Jane Goodall video recorded chimpanzees hunting pigs, this type of data is called ___
a)
qualitative
b)
quantitative
c)
field study
d)
observation
34.
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
35.
Qualitative data relies on numbers.
a)
False
b)
True
36.
Science is a continually ongoing process.
a)
True
b)
False
37.
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
38.
What is a hypothesis?
a)
A hypothesis is the right answer to an experiment.
b)
A hypothesis is the wrong answer to an experiment.
c)
A hypothesis is an educated guess.
d)
I don't know.
39.
Which is NOT a step in the scientific method?
a)
Make observation
b)
Form a theory
c)
Collect data
d)
Form a hypothesis
40.
What step does every scientific experiment begin with?
a)
hypothesis
b)
question/problem
c)
procedures
d)
conclusion
41.
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
42.
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
43.
True or False: Your hypothesis can never be wrong.
a)
True
b)
False
44.
Should experiments be repeated over and over to see if the results are the same each time?
a)
yes
b)
no
45.
The summary at the end of an experiment that explains the results.
a)
conclusion
b)
procedures
c)
materials
d)
responding variable
46.
Which of the following would be considered quantitative data?
a)
Color
b)
Smell
c)
6.84 cm
d)
texture
47.
Explaining the color of a chemical would be what kind of observation?
a)
Qualitative
b)
Quanitative
48.
What is a factor that changes because of what the experimenter does?
a)
Dependent Variable
b)
Independent Variable
c)
Control Group
d)
Hypothesis
49.
Nick wanted to see how high an ice cube would float in different temperatures of water. Identify the DEPENDENT variable
-Amount of water
-Height of Ice cube
-Temperature the ice cube was at its highest height
-Temperature of the water
-Size of the ice cube
-Amount of water
-Height of Ice cube
-Temperature the ice cube was at its highest height
-Temperature of the water
-Size of the ice cube
a)
Amount of water
b)
Height of Ice cube
c)
Temperature the ice cube was at its highest height
d)
Size of the ice cube
50.
What skill is a scientist using when she listens to the sounds that an elephant makes?
a)
drawing conclusions
b)
making observations
c)
interpreting data
d)
making a hypothesis
51.
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 male alligators
b)
the incubator
c)
the gender of the alligator
d)
the temperature
52.
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
53.
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
54.
Observations made during an experiment are considered:
a)
data
b)
problems
c)
conclusions
d)
questions
55.
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
56.
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
57.
The independent variable is the ONE thing you _____.
a)
change on purpose
b)
control or keep constant
c)
measure
58.
An experiment is performed on plants to see how different liquids affect plant growth. Each plant in the experiment is given a different liquid: water, apple juice, or milk. What variables should be kept constant/controlled?
a)
type of plant, flower pot, soil, and amount of sunlight
b)
water, apple juice, milk
c)
only the amount of sunlight
d)
type of plant only
59.
Why do we want to test one variable at a time?
a)
Because it is hard to setup a data table with more
b)
To know what is causing the changes. This helps us understand cause and effect.
c)
It is what has always been done
60.
What is an observation?
a)
A scientific statement based on ideas
b)
Using your senses to notice what is going on around you
c)
To be unaware of your surroundings
d)
The question that you want an answer to.
61.
This is the last step in the scientific method
a)
Draw a conclusion
b)
Record your data as results
c)
Share what you have learned with others
d)
Collaborate with others
62.
A hypothesis is simply a prediction that has not yet been _.
a)
proven or disproven
b)
made into a theory
c)
results calculated
d)
written about
63.
The data collected supports which of the following questions that Squidward could have tested?
a)
Which song does the audience prefer?
b)
Which instrument does the audience like best?
c)
Which reed length creates the best sound?
d)
How do applause affect performance?
64.
Another word for prediction or educated guess is: ________________
a)
hypothesis
b)
conclusion
c)
experiment
d)
data
65.
The information you record in an experiment is called your ____________.
a)
data
b)
conclusions
c)
notebook
d)
inquiry
66.
Another word for asking questions and seeking answers in science is called:
a)
inquiry
b)
data
c)
hypothesis
d)
procedure
67.
The one variable you change is called the ___________ variable.
a)
independent
b)
dependent
c)
controlled
68.
This step should be done more than once to ensure accurate results:
a)
Conduct an experiment
b)
Ask a question
c)
Record data
d)
Clean up after your investigation
69.
The cell phone is making noise...
a)
Observation
b)
Hypothesis
c)
Inference
70.
The flower has red petals....
a)
Observation
b)
Hypothesis
c)
Inference
71.
The boy has tears in his eyes, so he must be sad....
a)
Observation
b)
Hypothesis
c)
Inference
72.
If I study, I will get an A on the quiz...
a)
Observation
b)
Hypothesis
c)
Inference
73.
If I do all my homework, I will get to go to the movies....
a)
Observation
b)
Hypothesis
c)
Inference
74.
You should never ______ chemicals in the lab.
a)
taste
b)
touch
c)
smell
d)
all of the above
75.
If you are not sure what to do during a lab activity:
a)
guess
b)
change lab partners
c)
ask a teacher
d)
just sit quietly and do nothing
76.
Keeping your work area neat and clean is important because:
a)
My teacher is a neat-freak
b)
I won't lose my supplies in the clutter.
c)
It keeps the room from looking messy.
d)
It helps prevent accidents.
77.
I can perform my own experiments with lab materials ___.
a)
I am sure it is safe to do so.
b)
Whenever I want to.
c)
When all of my group is ready.
d)
Never.
78.
Disrupting other students in the laboratory with horseplay in the lab is:
a)
helpful.
b)
allowed
c)
dangerous.
d)
the quickest way to do a job.
79.
What is the CORRECT procedure for students to follow if a chemical is spilled?
a)
Stand back and advise the teacher of the spill.
b)
Run madly out of the room.
c)
Splash large amounts of water onto the spill.
d)
Immediately ask to go to the restroom.
80.
At the end of the lab you see some leftover chemical that looks just like the stuff you were using. You should:
a)
put the chemical back in the jar it came from.
b)
sweep it into your hand and throw it out.
c)
tell the teacher so you can dispose of it properly.
d)
tell your classmates that your lab partner is really messy.
81.
Helping to clean up the lab or classroom is the job of
a)
old students.
b)
transfer students.
c)
each and every student.
d)
only the teacher.
82.
When in the lab you should wear...
a)
open-toed shoes.
b)
sandals.
c)
closed-toes shoes.
d)
no shoes.
83.
Which of the following IS considered safety equipment in our classroom?
a)
Eyewash Station
b)
Pencils
c)
Fire Extinguisher
d)
All of the Above.
84.
You should report accidents to the teacher __.
a)
after the class is over
b)
immediately
c)
the following day
d)
never
85.
Labs are individual activities and you should ignore your group members or be the only one working.
a)
True
b)
False
86.
When should you look over the experiment instructions?
a)
After starting the lab
b)
When your teacher tells you to
c)
Before starting the lab
d)
It doesn't really matter. Instructions are silly!
87.
Which of the following are examples of dressing appropriately in the lab?
a)
Pulling long hair back
b)
Leaving long hair down to get in the chemicals.
c)
Wearing sandals
88.
Bob and Lizzy are working in the lab. They are goofing off and break a glass test tube. Which rule did the break?
a)
Know the location of the safety equipment.
b)
Do not eat or drink in the lab.
c)
Read instructions.
d)
No playing around!
89.
You have been injured in the laboratory (cut, burn, etc.). First you should
a)
apply first aid yourself
b)
tell the science instructor at once
c)
see a doctor after school
d)
visit the school nurse after class
90.
In a laboratory, the following should not be worn.
a)
all of the answers
b)
dangling jewelry
c)
sandals
d)
loose clothing
91.
Horseplay or practical jokes in the laboratory are
a)
okay if you are working alone
b)
not dangerous
c)
okay
d)
always against the rules
92.
If a piece of equipment is not working properly, stop, turn it off, and tell
a)
the science instructor
b)
your best friend in the class
c)
the custodian
d)
your lab partner
93.
All chemicals in the lab are to be considered dangerous
a)
True
b)
False
94.
Work areas should be kept clean and tidy
a)
True
b)
False
95.
Read all procedures thoroughly before entering the laboratory
a)
True
b)
False
96.
When is it OK to eat or drink at the lab tables?
a)
Always
b)
During group work, but not during lab activities
c)
Never
d)
During lab activities
97.
Part of lab safety includes reading the lab procedure...
a)
before doing the lab
b)
while doing the lab
c)
after doing the lab
d)
only if you think you really need it
98.
Before leaving the lab you should always wash or sanitize your hands.
a)
True
b)
False
99.
data that scientists collect in different ways
a)
logical
b)
evidence
c)
variable
d)
science
100.
to be reasonable or expected
a)
inference
b)
hypothesis
c)
logical
d)
evidencd
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