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Physical Science Chapter 1 Test

Total questions: 25

Worksheet time: 6hrs 15mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

Natural science is divided into three branches. Which branch is NOT a branch of natural science?

a)

Physical Science

b)

Earth Science

c)

Life Science

d)

Social Science

2.

What is the purpose of an experiment?

a)

to communicate data

b)

to test a hypothesis

c)

to prove a scientific law

d)

none of these

3.

Which values is equivalent to 5 x 103

a)

.005

b)

500

c)

.0005

d)

5000

4.

The machine weighs 5 kilograms. This amount is equivalent to:

a)

5,000 grams

b)

50,000 grams

c)

5,000,000 grams

d)

.0005 grams

5.

When the relationship between the two variables is constant, their relationship is described as

a)

directly proportional

b)

inversely proportional

c)

indirectly proportional

d)

parallel

6.

Which graph would best show how a part is related to a whole?

a)

Line graph

b)

Pictograph

c)

Histogram

d)

Circle graph

7.

Which graph would best display test grades for an entire class?

a)

Bar graph

b)

Line graph

c)

Leaf and Stem diagram

d)

Pictogram

8.

What is the SI base unit of mass?

a)

meter

b)

liter

c)

gram

d)

none of these

9.

What is the SI base unit of volume?

a)

meter

b)

liter

c)

gram

d)

none of these

10.

What is the SI base unit of length?

a)

meter

b)

liter

c)

gram

d)

none of these

11.

Why is using scientific notation important?

a)

It helps scientists integrate technology into their research.

b)

It simplifies expressing numbers that are very large or very small.

c)

It helps scientists in different countries understand each others' work.

d)

None of these

12.

What is the abbreviation for kilogram?

a)

Kg

b)

kg

c)

KG

d)

kaG

13.

What is the abbreviation for dekaliter?

a)

daL

b)

dal

c)

DaL

d)

Dal

14.

What is the abbreviation for millimeter?

a)

mm

b)

Mm

c)

mam

d)

Mam

15.

A hypothesis is

a)

an educated guess.

b)

the first step in the Scientific Method.

c)

Never tested or repeated

d)

Only considered a truth after many tests.

16.

An experiment

a)

Either supports or disproves the hypothesis.

b)

Should only be carried out inside a lab.

c)

Should be carefully carried out by licensed scientists.

d)

Should only be carried out once.

17.

What should you NOT wear in a lab?

a)

Open toe shoes

b)

Loose, flowing clothing

c)

All of these

d)

Contact lenses

18.

If a beaker is cracked, you should:

a)

Trade it out for one that is not cracked.

b)

Hope your teacher doesn't notice.

c)

Be a good person. Tell the teacher.

d)

Heat it up to see if the crack gets worse.

19.

Observations should be made using:

a)

your five senses.

b)

Carefully calibrated scientific instruments.

c)

only the metric system.

d)

pencil and paper, so you don't forget anything.

20.

Significant figures

a)

are NEVER zeroes.

b)

help you understand how accurate a measurement is.

c)

are only important when using Scientific Notation.

d)

Are used in classwork, but not lab work.

21.

In a controlled experiment,

a)

there are multiple responding variables

b)

the responding variable is always constant

c)

the manipulated variable is kept constant

d)

only one variable at a time is changed.

22.

Suppose you perform an experiment, and the resulting data does not support your hypotheses. What is the next step you might take?

a)

Modify your hypothesis, and then repeat the experiment.

b)

Carefully record the results in your lab notebook, and move on to the next task.

c)

Change your data to fit your hypothesis.

d)

None of these

23.

Which of the following measurements is expressed in derived units?

a)

125 meters

b)

23.76 liters

c)

.0005 kg

d)

.037 grams

24.

Which of the following measurements is expressed in derived units?

a)

3.7 x 103 g

b)

1.07 x 1023 m

c)

1.0375 dag

d)

1.55340 L

25.

Which of the following is not lab safety equipment?

a)

beaker

b)

goggles

c)

apron

d)

gloves