WorksheetsPhysical Science Chapter 1 Test
Total questions: 25
Worksheet time: 6hrs 15mins
Natural science is divided into three branches. Which branch is NOT a branch of natural science?
Physical Science
Earth Science
Life Science
Social Science
What is the purpose of an experiment?
to communicate data
to test a hypothesis
to prove a scientific law
none of these
Which values is equivalent to 5 x 103
.005
500
.0005
5000
The machine weighs 5 kilograms. This amount is equivalent to:
5,000 grams
50,000 grams
5,000,000 grams
.0005 grams
When the relationship between the two variables is constant, their relationship is described as
directly proportional
inversely proportional
indirectly proportional
parallel
Which graph would best show how a part is related to a whole?
Line graph
Pictograph
Histogram
Circle graph
Which graph would best display test grades for an entire class?
Bar graph
Line graph
Leaf and Stem diagram
Pictogram
What is the SI base unit of mass?
meter
liter
gram
none of these
What is the SI base unit of volume?
meter
liter
gram
none of these
What is the SI base unit of length?
meter
liter
gram
none of these
Why is using scientific notation important?
It helps scientists integrate technology into their research.
It simplifies expressing numbers that are very large or very small.
It helps scientists in different countries understand each others' work.
None of these
What is the abbreviation for kilogram?
Kg
kg
KG
kaG
What is the abbreviation for dekaliter?
daL
dal
DaL
Dal
What is the abbreviation for millimeter?
mm
Mm
mam
Mam
A hypothesis is
an educated guess.
the first step in the Scientific Method.
Never tested or repeated
Only considered a truth after many tests.
An experiment
Either supports or disproves the hypothesis.
Should only be carried out inside a lab.
Should be carefully carried out by licensed scientists.
Should only be carried out once.
What should you NOT wear in a lab?
Open toe shoes
Loose, flowing clothing
All of these
Contact lenses
If a beaker is cracked, you should:
Trade it out for one that is not cracked.
Hope your teacher doesn't notice.
Be a good person. Tell the teacher.
Heat it up to see if the crack gets worse.
Observations should be made using:
your five senses.
Carefully calibrated scientific instruments.
only the metric system.
pencil and paper, so you don't forget anything.
Significant figures
are NEVER zeroes.
help you understand how accurate a measurement is.
are only important when using Scientific Notation.
Are used in classwork, but not lab work.
In a controlled experiment,
there are multiple responding variables
the responding variable is always constant
the manipulated variable is kept constant
only one variable at a time is changed.
Suppose you perform an experiment, and the resulting data does not support your hypotheses. What is the next step you might take?
Modify your hypothesis, and then repeat the experiment.
Carefully record the results in your lab notebook, and move on to the next task.
Change your data to fit your hypothesis.
None of these
Which of the following measurements is expressed in derived units?
125 meters
23.76 liters
.0005 kg
.037 grams
Which of the following measurements is expressed in derived units?
3.7 x 103 g
1.07 x 1023 m
1.0375 dag
1.55340 L
Which of the following is not lab safety equipment?
beaker
goggles
apron
gloves
