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6th Grade Unit 1

Total questions: 20

Worksheet time: 10mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

A student observes that an organism is green. A valid

conclusion that can be drawn from this observation is

that

a)

the organism must be a plant

b)

the organism cannot be single celled

c)

the organism must be an animal

d)

not enough information is given to determine whether the organism is a plant or an animal

2.

A student is investigating the effect of different

factors on the growth of a certain type of bean plant

over 30 days. Which factor would not function as a

variable in this investigation?

a)

type of bean plant

b)

soil moisture content

c)

amount of light

d)

tempreture

3.

A scientist would like to test the effect of heat on the

function of a certain enzyme. Which would not be an

appropriate first step?

a)

doing research in a library

b)

having discussions with other scientists

c)

completing a data table of expected results

d)

using what is already known about the enzyme

4.

The analysis of data gathered during a particular

experiment is necessary in order to

a)

formulate a hypothesis for that experiment

b)

develop a research plan for that experiment

c)

design a control for that experiment

d)

draw a valid conclusion for the experiment

5.

Why do scientists consider any hypothesis valuable?

a)

A hypothesis requires no further investigation.

b)

A hypothesis may lead to further investigation even if its disproved by the experiment

c)

A hypothesis requires no further investigation if

it is proved by the experiment.

d)

A hypothesis can be used to explain a conclusion

even if it is disproved by the experiment.

6.
a)

X, only

b)

Y, only

c)

Z, only

d)

both X and Y

7.

In a scientific investigation, after the question is

asked, the next step is to

a)

formulate a hypothesis

b)

identify needed equipment

c)

design the experiment

d)

collect the data

8.

When a test tube of water containing an elodea plant

is placed near a bright light, the plant gives off gas

bubbles. When the light is placed at different

distances from the plant, the rate of bubbling is

affected. The experimental variable in this

demonstration is the

a)

concentration of gas in the water

b)

type of aquatic plant in the test tube

c)

amount of water in the test tube

d)

distance of the plant from the light

9.
a)

30%

b)

55%

c)

75%

d)

95%

10.

A student conducted an original, well-designed

experiment, carefully following proper scientific

procedure. In order for the conclusions to become

generally accepted, the experiment must

a)

contain several experimental variables

b)

be repeated to verify the reliability of the

data

c)

support the original hypothesis

d)

be conducted by a scientist

11.
a)

penicillin

b)

erythromycin

c)

streptomycin

d)

chloramphenicol

12.

To compare the growth of plants grown under

specific colors of light with that of plants grown

under natural conditions, four groups of bean plants

were grown under the light conditions indicated

below. All other factors were kept constant.

Group A – red light

Group B – green light

Group C – violet light

Group D – white light

In this investigation, which group of plants served as

the control?

a)

A

b)

B

c)

C

d)

D

13.

An experiment was designed to determine if

chlorophyll is responsible for the growth of corn

seedlings toward light. In the experiment, equal

numbers of albino corn seedlings and green corn

seedlings were grown at a temperature of 24oC. All

other environmental conditions were the same for

both groups of seedlings. The results of the

experiment showed that both the albino seedlings and

the green seedlings bent toward light.

a)

develop a hypothesis->select materials->test

the hypothesis->formulate a conclusion

b)

select materials->formulate a conclusion->

develop a hypothesis->test the hypothesis

c)

develop a hypothesis->test the hypothesis->

select materials->formulate a conclusion

d)

formulate a conclusion->select materials ->

develop a hypothesis -?test the hypothesis

14.

An experiment was designed to determine if

chlorophyll is responsible for the growth of corn

seedlings toward light. In the experiment, equal

numbers of albino corn seedlings and green corn

seedlings were grown at a temperature of 24oC. All

other environmental conditions were the same for

both groups of seedlings. The results of the

experiment showed that both the albino seedlings and

the green seedlings bent toward light.


Which hypothesis is being tested in this experiment?

a)

Albino corn seedlings grow as fast as green

corn seedlings.

b)

Chlorophyll is needed for corn seedlings to

grow toward light.

c)

Differences in genotypes produce variations in

corn phenotypes.

d)

Light is required for germination of corn.

15.

An experiment was designed to determine if

chlorophyll is responsible for the growth of corn

seedlings toward light. In the experiment, equal

numbers of albino corn seedlings and green corn

seedlings were grown at a temperature of 24oC. All

other environmental conditions were the same for

both groups of seedlings. The results of the

experiment showed that both the albino seedlings and

the green seedlings bent toward light.


Which is a variable in this experiment?

a)

type of soil

b)

type of corn seedlings

c)

temperature

d)

light

16.

In an experiment, what should be the relationship

between the control group and the experimental

group?

a)

They should be different in size.

b)

They should resemble each other in at least two

respects.

c)

They should not be similar in any respect.

d)

They should be identical in all respects

except one.

17.
a)

1977–1980

b)

1980–1983

c)

1983–1986

d)

1986–1989

18.

During which time period did the greatest change in

the size of the population of meadow mice take

place?

a)

1977–1978

b)

1978–1979

c)

1984–1985

d)

1986–1987

19.

During which time period did the greatest change in

the size of the population of meadow mice take

place?

a)

1977–1978

b)

1978–1979

c)

1984–1985

d)

1986–1987

20.

A detailed laboratory procedure was performed and

showed that plants given a growth solution grew

faster than those not given the solution. When other

researchers conduct this study to test the accuracy of

the results, they should

a)

give growth solution to both groups

b)

make sure the conditions are identical to

those in the first study

c)

give an increased amount of light to both

groups of plants

d)

double the amount of growth solution given to

the first group