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observations and inferences

Total questions: 51

Worksheet time: 51mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

There are clouds in the sky.

a)

Observation

b)

Inference

2.

The chicken is wondering who the other chicken is.

a)

Observation

b)

Inference

3.

The dog is sad that the cat is on his bed.

a)

Observation

b)

Inference

4.

There are 4 dolphins swimming together.

a)

Observation

b)

Inference

5.

The elephants are going to the water to get a drink.

a)

Observation

b)

Inference

6.

The pier is going to fall because the waves are crashing into it.

a)

Observation

b)

Inference

7.

Lava is flowing out of the volcano after it exploded.

a)

Observation

b)

Inference

8.

The whale got people wet when it splashed into the water.

a)

Observation

b)

Inference

9.
I think Allie is happy because I heard her laughing.
a)
qualitative observation
b)
inference
c)
quantitative observation
10.
The baby is crying because he is hungry.
a)
qualitative observation
b)
inference
c)
quantitative observation
11.
The soda bottle contains 2 liters of Coke.
a)
quantitative observation
b)
qualitative observation
c)
inference
12.
The clover had four leaves.
a)
qualitative observation
b)
quantitative observation
c)
inference
13.
The dolphins were swimming in the ocean.
a)
qualitative observation
b)
quantitative observation
c)
inference
14.
The boy had brown hair and blue eyes.
a)
quantitative observation
b)
qualitative observation
c)
inference
15.
The snake lays on the rock because it is tired.
a)
qualitative observation
b)
quantitative observation
c)
inference
16.
Observation or Inference?
I think a tsunami put the boat on the house
a)
observation
b)
inference
17.
Observation or Inference?
I believe he must have hit a pothole in the road
a)
observation
b)
inference
18.
Observation or Inference?
There are three young girls with party hats on
a)
observation
b)
inference
19.
Observation or Inference?
There is a red car at the bottom of a pool
a)
observation
b)
inference
20.
Observation or Inference?
It is a hot summer day
a)
observation
b)
inference
21.

Using any of your 5 senses to describe the world around you.

a)

Observation

b)

Inference

c)

Quantitative Observation

d)

Logical Theory

22.

An observation that has to do with words like heavy.

a)

Centimeters

b)

Inference

c)

Qualitative Observation

d)

Quantitative Observation

23.

An observation that has to do with numbers and labels like 3.5 cm.

a)

Observation

b)

Touch, Taste, Sight, Hearing, Smell

c)

Qualitative Observation

d)

Quantitative Observation

24.

Observation or Inference: I think the weather is cold.

a)

Observation

b)

Inference

25.

Observation or Inference: I notice the tree by the pond has no leaves on it.

a)

Observation

b)

Inference

26.

Qualitative or Quantitative: There is 300 mL of liquid in this beaker.

a)

Qualitative Observation

b)

Quantitative Observation

27.

Qualitative or Quantitative: We bought 3.4 pounds of fruit.

a)

Qualitative Observation

b)

Quantitative Observation

28.

A student visually inspected a rock during class and made four statements. Which of the following is an observation?

a)

the rock formed deep within the Earth

b)

the rock cooled rapidly

c)

the rock dates from the Precambrian Era

d)

The rock is black and shiny

29.

Which action can be performed most accurately using only the human senses?

a)

tearing a sheet of paper into squares whose sides measure 1cm

b)

adding 10 grams of salt to a cup of water

c)

measuring the air pressure of a room

d)

counting 28 shells from a beach

30.

A map shows the path of an ash cloud that resulted from the Mount St. Helens eruption. The map was developed from satellite photographs. The path of the ash cloud was probably determined by

a)

observation

b)

hypothesis

c)

inference

d)

theory

31.

An interpretation based upon an observation is called

a)

a fact

b)

an inference

c)

a classification

d)

a measurement

32.

Observation or Inference: This puppy was abandoned

a)

Observation

b)

Inference

33.

Observation or inference: This is a brown puppy.

a)

Observation

b)

Inference

34.

Observation or Inference: The mini pig is happy.

a)

Observation

b)

Inference

35.

Observation or Inference: There is one dog in the picture.

a)

Observation

b)

Inference

36.
A scientist discovers the body of an unknown species of frog in the rain forest of Brazil.  She writes several statements in her journal about the animal shown above.  Which of the following is an observation about the frog?
a)
The frog might be poisonous because it is very brightly colored.
b)
It has a mass of 22.4 grams.
c)
The frog is probably a tree climber because it has large, round toe pads.
d)
I think the frog is a species of poison dart frog because of its size and color.
37.
If your teacher asked you to make qualitative observations about the class’s pet hamster, which group of words might be used?
a)
A  mass of 3 kg, 11 cm long, age of 16 months
b)
A  mass of 3 kg, 11 cm long, cute
c)
A  long hair, white and brown colored, soft
d)
A  temperature, length, weight
38.
Which of the following statements is an inference about the picture
a)
The vase is broken.
b)
The girls' bow is blue and purple.
c)
The girl broke the vase.
d)
The girl has blonde hair.
39.
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. 
40.
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
41.
Read each statement. Then choose whether the statement is an observation, inference, or prediction.
I can jump high in tennis shoes because they have rubber on the bottom. 
a)
Observation
b)
Inference
c)
Prediction
42.
Read each statement. Then choose whether the statement is an observation, inference, or prediction.

The container is filled to the 350 mL mark.
a)
Observation
b)
Inference
c)
Prediction
43.
Which of these statements is NOT an observation about this picture?
a)
There is a red candle on the window sill.
b)
The moon is full.
c)
It is Christmas time.
d)
There's snow on the tree.
44.
In the scientific process, which comes first?
a)
Observation: using your senses to gather information
b)
Inference: explain data based on prior knowledge
c)
Prediction: anticipate a future event
d)
Hypothesis: a testable explanation for a set of data
45.
The girl is folding her arms.
a)
Observation
b)
Inference
46.
The river is toxic.
a)
Observation
b)
Inference
47.
There are 5 boys.
a)
Observation
b)
Inference
48.
The smoke is green.
a)
Observation
b)
Inference
49.
The penguin got pushed in.
a)
Observation
b)
Inference
50.
There are fourteen penguins.
a)
Observation
b)
Inference
51.
The person did not see the warning signs.
a)
Observation
b)
Inference

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