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Nature of Science and Experimental Design

Total questions: 100

Worksheet time: 3hrs 33mins

Name
Class
Date
1.
Why do ice cubes float in a  glass of water?
a)
the ice cubes are more dense than the water
b)
the water is more dense than the ice cubes
c)
the water is more dense than the glass
d)
the ice is more dense than the glass
2.
What is the density of water?
a)
0 g/ml
b)
1 g/ml
c)
10 g/ml
d)
100 g/ml
3.
What is the measuring unit for mass?
a)
centimeter 
b)
millimeter 
c)
grams 
d)
pounds
4.
Volume is ...
a)
Mass/Volume
b)
The amount of matter in an object.
c)
The amount of space an object occupies.
d)
Anything that has mass and occupies space.
5.

Which has a mass of about 1 gram?

a)
b)
c)
6.

What units measure mass? Pick 2!

a)

inch

b)

gram

c)

kilogram

d)

liter

7.

What tool is used to measure mass?

a)

Graduated cylinder

b)

Meter stick

c)

Balance

d)

Scale

8.

What is length?

a)

The distance from one point to another

b)

The amount of matter in an object

c)

The amount of space an object takes up

d)

The measure of the pull of gravity

9.

What tool is used to measure length?

a)

Graduated cylinder

b)

Triple beam balance

c)

Meter stick

d)

Scale

10.
Find the Volume
a)
428.4 cm3
b)
412.8 cm3
c)
404.2 cm3
d)
400 cm3
11.
What tool do we use to measure temperature?
a)
Thermometer
b)
Ruler
c)
Balance
d)
Magnifying Glass
12.
Select the temperature in °C
a)
50°C
b)
10°C
c)
20°C
d)
60°C
13.
What is the length of the key?
a)
2 cm
b)
0 cm
c)
4 cm
d)
2 inches
14.
What is the correct volume of the blue liquid?
a)
5 ml
b)
15 ml
c)
20 ml
d)
25 ml
15.
A graduated cylinder is used to measure the __________ of a liquid.
a)
temperature
b)
mass
c)
volume
d)
length
16.

A baseball bat is about a _______

a)

kilometer

b)

Meter

c)

Centimeter

d)

millimeter

17.

The vertical axis of a line graph is called the __________.

a)

slope

b)

line of best fit

c)

x-axis

d)

y-axis

18.

What can we conclude from this graph?

a)

The cooler the temperature, the louder the crickets chirp.

b)

The crickets cannot chirp at temperatures lower than 10 degrees C.

c)

The warmer the temperature, the more often crickets chirp.

d)

The temperature and the chirping of crickets are not related.

19.
How many more people have purple for a favorite color than red?
a)
3
b)
5
c)
7
d)
9
20.
What percentage does a whole circle graph represent?
a)
360%
b)
90%
c)
50%
d)
100%
21.

Which month had the greatest number of books read?

a)

November

b)

December

c)

January

d)

February

22.

The scatterplot shows the amount of rainfall during six thunderstorms and the length of time that each storm lasted. Based on the scatterplot, which statement is true?

a)

During each storm that lasted longer than 1 hour, there was less than 1 inch of rain.

b)

During each storm that lasted longer than 1 hour, there was more than 1 inch of rain.

c)

No storms produced more than 2 inches of rain.

d)

No storms lasted longer than 1 hour.

23.
When was the greatest amount of shoppers at the store?
a)
10am
b)
1pm
c)
6pm
d)
2pm
24.
What is the general trend of this line graph?
a)
The more you mow, the less money you make.
b)
You make the same amount of money regardless of how long you mow.
c)
The more you mow, the more money you make.
d)
Mowing is dangerous.
25.
How much does it cost to have your lawn mowed for 2 hours?
a)
$16
b)
$17
c)
$18
d)
$19
26.
Which Continent is home to 36% of the wild cats?
a)
Asia
b)
Africa
c)
North America
d)
South America
27.

Thinking about the Scientist's Toolbox, which does NOT belong?

a)

liter

b)

cubic centimeter

c)

gram

d)

graduated cylinder

28.

Thinking about the Scientist's Toolbox, which does NOT belong?

a)

mass

b)

triple beam balance

c)

cubic centimeter

d)

the amount of matter in an object

29.

What is the volume of the water?

a)

24 mL

b)

25 mL

c)

24 g

d)

25 cubic centimeters

30.

The average kinetic energy of molecules is measured by using a

a)

beaker

b)

thermometer

c)

electronic balance

d)

triple beam balance

31.

What is this tool?

a)

balance

b)

thermometer

c)

flask

d)

pipet

32.

This variable in an experiment is purposefully changed.

a)

dependent variable

b)

independent variable

c)

data

d)

control group

33.

Experiments should be repeated over and over to see if the results are the same each time. What is this called?

a)

Repeated trials

b)

Validity

c)

Constants

d)

Hidden variables

34.
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
35.
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
36.
A student is planning an experiment to find out how the height from which he drops a ball affects how high the ball bounces. The dependent variable is the _____.
a)
Diameter of the ball
b)
Force acting on the ball
c)
Height that the ball bounces
d)
Height from which the ball is dropped
37.
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
38.
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
39.

This part of the experiment serves as a basis of comparison; it does NOT receive the independent variable.

a)

experimental group

b)

control group

c)

data

d)

variables

40.
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
41.
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
42.
If plants are exposed to sunlight, then they will grow taller.
What part of the scientific method is this an example of?
a)
Procedure
b)
Hypothesis
c)
Question
d)
Results
43.
The independent variable is the ONE thing you _____.
a)
change on purpose
b)
control or keep constant
c)
measure
44.

The part of the experiment that remains the SAME for the control and experimental group.

a)

constants

b)

control

c)

independent

d)

dependent

45.
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
46.

In this graph, what is the dependent variable?

a)

Walla Walla Island

b)

Time

c)

Number of Deer

d)

Same type of animal

47.
Dependent variable means
a)
the scientist controls what to test
b)
educated guess
c)
ask a question
d)
what is being measured
48.
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. Each plant has the same amount of soil, sunlight, and listens to the same music. In this investigation, the independent variable is ...
a)
The type of plant
b)
The amount of sunlight
c)
The type of music
d)
The type of liquid
49.
A student wants to test the effects of type of exercise on heart rate.  What is the dependent variable?
a)
heart rate
b)
type of exercise
c)
amount of exercise
d)
time of day exercise occurs
50.

After you complete your experiment, you look carefully at data. This may involve creating a chart or graph. When you do this you _____________ the data.

a)

Analyze

b)

Conclude

c)

Communicate

d)

Predict

51.
The final results and answers to your big question is shared in your ________________.
a)
conclusion
b)
hypothesis
c)
observation
d)
inquiry
52.
Justin blows his nose, but mucus seems to leak through the tissue.  He decides to test which tissue holds up the best while sneezing.  What is the independent variable?
a)
sneezing
b)
Justin
c)
amount of tissue
d)
type of tissue
53.
Mr. McNeice wanted to know if different types of music affected people's heart rates, so he played different music and checked their pulses.  What is the dependent variable?
a)
type of music
b)
heart rate
c)
how long they listend to music
d)
Mr. McNeice
54.

Something we observe over and over again

a)

model

b)

pattern

c)

system

d)

theory

55.

It is important for scientists to write down every step of their experiment so that other scientists can ________ it.

a)

repeat

b)

judge

c)

tell about

d)

make fun of

56.
There are two types of data. Which type of data involves numbers that are obtained by counting or measuring?
a)
quantitative
b)
qualitative
57.
Should experiments be repeated over and over to see if the results are the same each time?
a)
yes
b)
no
58.

"If a child drinks milk everyday, then his bones will get stronger." The independent variable is

a)

strength of bones

b)

white milk vs chocolate milk

c)

milk

d)

there is no independent variable

59.

Jane is investigating to find out if bean plants grow taller in ordinary topsoil or special potting soil over a three week period. She sets up her investigation with 10 bean plants of equal size in each type of soil. What should Jane do each day to make sure she gets valid results?

a)

Water only the plants in special potting soil.

b)

Calculate the average plant height for each soil type.

c)

Move the plants in ordinary topsoil to different locations.

d)

Use a special fertilizer if the plants don't seem to be growing well.

60.

Jonathan and Sarah have performed an experiment and are not sure their results are valid. What should they do to check their results?

a)

average their data

b)

change their lab report

c)

perform a new experiment

d)

repeat the same experiment

61.

Which of the following statements about science is true?

a)

Science always contains the opinions of the investigator.

b)

Science proves the predictions of scientists to be correct.

c)

Science is based on observation or measurement that answers a question.

d)

Science answers all questions using strict rules called the scientific method

62.

6th grade science students are experimenting with the mass of a planet and its gravitational pull. It is true that a planet with more mass will have more gravity. With this understood, which statement is true?

a)

There is no gravity on the moon.

b)

The mass of a planet is the independent variable. The gravitational pull is the dependent variable.

c)

The gravitational pull is the independent variable. The mass of the planet is the dependent variable.

d)

Mars has a larger gravitational pull because it is larger and contains more mass than Earth.

63.
Which axis runs vertically?
a)
x
b)
Y
64.

It is the Latin word meaning "knowledge"

a)

Scientia

b)

Nomia

c)

Cella

d)

Atomos

65.
A study was done to see if different tire treads affect the braking distance of a car.
What is the dependent variable?
a)
Tire treads
b)
Braking distance
c)
Road conditions
d)
Model of car
66.
An investigation found that more potatoes would be produced on a farm if the soil was fertilized more.
What is a constant in this experiment?
a)
Number of potatoes
b)
Amount of fertilizer
c)
Science
d)
The location of the farm
67.
The height of a bean plant depends on the amount of water it receives.
What would you graph on the Y axis from this statement?
a)
Height of a bean plant
b)
Amount of water 
c)
Type of plant
d)
Life span of a bean plant
68.
How many push-ups were done on Monday?
a)
5
b)
10
c)
15
d)
20
69.

During an experiment, students counted the number of bubbles given off by water plants every 2 minutes during a 10-minute period. The results are graphed below.

At which two times were the same number of bubbles given off?

a)

2 and 4 minutes

b)

4 and 6 minutes

c)

6 and 8 minutes

d)

8 and 10 minutes

70.

What kind of graph shows change over time?

a)

bar graph

b)

line graph

c)

line plot

d)

pie graph

71.
This double line graph for rainfall in two cities shows what pattern?
a)
Rain is steady all year.
b)
It is rainier in the summer months than in winter.
c)
It is the rainiest in winter.
d)
There is no rain.  Both cities are dry year round.
72.
What label is along the y-axis in this graph?
a)
Copyright 2007
b)
Lines
c)
Age in Years
d)
Number of Teens
73.
What is the independent variable?
a)
cost of mowing
b)
Moe's Mowing Service
c)
$18
d)
Mowing Time
74.

Facts about something that can be used in calculating, reasoning, or planning are called

a)

hypothesis

b)

conclusions

c)

data

d)

graphs

75.

Bonita wondered - Will adding mass to a paper helicopter cause it to stay in the air longer? In her experiment, the helicopter with no additional mass is considered the

a)

dependent variable

b)

control

c)

a boring helicopter

d)

hidden variable

76.

Something we observe to be similar over and over again is called

a)

results

b)

model

c)

pattern

d)

theory

77.

A well-supported explanation of some aspect of the natural world is called a

a)

scientific law

b)

hypothesis

c)

valid idea

d)

scientific theory

78.

Which variable is graphed along the y-axis

a)

independent variable

b)

dependent variable

c)

hidden variable

d)

Any variable can be graphed along the y-axis.

79.
What is the control group?
a)
amount of time the spray stays on the shower
b)
the half of the shower sprayed with water
c)
the half of the shower sprayed with coconut juice
d)
the amount of slime
80.
What is the experimental group?
a)
drink type
b)
# of paper stacks
c)
Group B
d)
Group A
81.
What part of an experiment contains the data tables and graphs?
a)
Results
b)
Conclusion
c)
Hypothesis
d)
Materials
82.
The part of the experiment that does not contain the independent variable. Used for comparison.
a)
Control Group
b)
Experimental Group
c)
Results
d)
Data
83.
A detailed list of all types and exact amounts of items used in an experiment.
a)
Procedure
b)
Hypothesis
c)
Materials
d)
Grocery List
84.
The cake has a sweet smell is a _______ assessment. 
a)
Qualitative
b)
Quantitative
85.
If I water the plant more often, then it will grow taller.  Name the independent variable.
a)
The height of the plant
b)
The size of the pot
c)
The amount of water
d)
The amount of light.
86.
This VARIABLE is what you measure. It shows the EFFECT of what you are testing. 
a)
Independent
b)
Dependent
c)
Control
d)
Observation
87.
What is the INDEPENDENT VARIABLE? 
Annabelle wanted to know if Bic pens would last longer if she used cardstock rather than copy paper. She used 5 Bic pens on cardstock and 5 Bic pens on copy paper. She used the same color ink in every pen. 
a)
Amount of time
b)
 Type of Paper
c)
boy or girl
d)
color of ink
88.
In this graph, what is the independent variable? 
a)
Population
b)
Day
c)
Species 5
89.

Which of these questions would be part of a true scientific experiment?

a)

What happens when you add Mentos to coke?

b)

Does the type of salt affect the fluffiness of the cake?

c)

What is the best soda brand?

d)

How do you make homemade play-doh?

90.

Which is the best scientific question?

a)

Who prefers multicolored bouncy balls over solid colored bouncy balls?

b)

What makes a ball bounce?

c)

Why do some bouncy balls bounce higher than others?

d)

Does increasing the temperature of a bouncy ball change the height it bounces?

91.

Ms. Frizzle wanted to know what color flower attracted the most butterflies. She already had white flowers planted, but she added red and purple flowers to her garden. Every day she watched the flowers from 10 -11 in the morning and counted how many butterflies landed on each colored flower. Each flower was planted in the band courtyard and was watered at 3:30 every day.

Number of butterflies is the ______________

a)

independent variable

b)

constant

c)

dependent variable

d)

control

92.

If plants are exposed to increased sunlight, then they will grow taller because light is an important component in photosynthesis.

What part of the scientific method is this an example of?

a)

Procedure

b)

Hypothesis

c)

Question

d)

Results

93.

Sarah hypothesized that because heat moves from warmer objects to cooler objects until it reaches equilibrium, hot tea would lose its heat faster in cold weather than in warm weather.


In order to test this hypothesis, which of the following should be the independent variable?

a)

the type of tea used

b)

the rate at which hot tea cools

c)

the air temperature

d)

the final temperature of the tea

94.

To examine in detail means

a)

to predict

b)

to analyze

c)

to conclude

d)

to calculate

95.

A model, object, diagram, or computer program that helps us understand something by making it simpler or easier to see

a)

model

b)

pattern

c)

scientific law

d)

system

96.

Which hypothesis is best?

a)

If I eat eggs for breakfast, I will feel more alert in the morning.

b)

If eggs are eaten for breakfast, then it will cause a person to be more alert.

c)

Eating eggs causes for a better morning.

d)

Eggs are awesome.

97.

Which problem question is stated most correctly?

a)

How does the mass of an ice cube affect its melting rate?

b)

Does ice melt quickly?

c)

Temperature affects the way ice melts.

d)

If the mass of an ice cube is greater, then it will take longer to melt.

98.

Mr. Lord believes that if a student stays up late on a school night, then that student will yawn more the next day. What is his dependent variable?

a)

number of students who stay up late

b)

time that students go to bed

c)

number of times a student yawns

d)

grade on the next day's test

99.

Mr. Lord believes that if a student stays up late on a school night, then that student will yawn more the next day. Which would be the best way to graph his data?

a)

pie chart

b)

line graph

c)

scatterplot

d)

bar graph

100.

A detailed list of all types and exact amounts of items used in an experiment.

a)

Procedure

b)

Hypothesis

c)

Materials

d)

Grocery List

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