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1.8 Claim Evidence Reasoning

Total questions: 21

Worksheet time: 25mins

Name
Class
Date
1.
A claim is ______________________________.
a)
a kind of shellfish often used in chowder. 
b)
a fact.
c)
a statement or conclusion that answers the original question or problem
d)
a bad thing to make about something.
2.
Evidence is ___________________
a)
A statement or conclusion that answers a question
b)
Scientific data that supports the claim
c)
A justification that connects the claim to the evidence
d)
Not vital when using an argument
3.
Reasoning is __________________.
a)
A statement of conclusion that answers the original question/problem
b)
Scientific data that supports the claim
c)
A justification that connects the evidence to the claim
d)
Empirical Evidence
4.

"I like KFC more than McDonalds!"

Is this a claim, evidence or reasoning?

a)

Claim

b)

Evidence

c)

Reasoning

5.

"Rhinos have horns"

Is this a claim, evidence or reasoning?

a)

Claim

b)

Evidence

c)

Reasoning

6.

"Plants need sunlight, water and carbon dioxide to make food."

Is this a claim, evidence or reasoning?

a)

Claim

b)

Evidence

c)

Reasoning

7.

"Material A is a better conductor of heat. It gained heat faster than Material B. Good conductors of heat gains heat quickly."


Which of these statement is an Evidence?

a)

Material A is a better conductor of heat.

b)

It gained heat faster than Material B.

c)

Good conductors of heat gains heat quickly.

8.

What is the claim?

Mass does not affect how quickly an object falls. In our experiment, the blocks had different masses, 20 g., 30 g., 44 g., 123 g and 142 g but the time for all five blocks to fall was about the same. It took between 1.5 and 1.8 seconds for them to fall. Since the blocks had different masses but took about the same time, I know that mass does not affect how quickly something falls.

a)

In our experiment, the blocks had different masses, 20 g., 30 g., 44 g., 123 g and 142 g but the time for all five blocks to fall was about the same. It took between 1.5 and 1.8 seconds for them to fall.

b)

Mass does not affect how quickly an object falls.

c)

Since the blocks had different masses but took about the same time, I know that mass does not affect how quickly something falls.

9.

What is the evidence?


Mass does not affect how quickly an object falls. In our experiment, the blocks had different masses, 20 g., 30 g., 44 g., 123 g and 142 g but the time for all five blocks to fall was about the same. It took between 1.5 and 1.8 seconds for them to fall. Since the blocks had different masses but took about the same time, I know that mass does not affect how quickly something falls.

a)

In our experiment, the blocks had different masses, 20 g., 30 g., 44 g., 123 g and 142 g but the time for all five blocks to fall was about the same. It took between 1.5 and 1.8 seconds for them to fall.

b)

No, mass does not affect how quickly an object falls.

c)

Since the blocks had different masses but took about the same time, I know that mass does not affect how quickly something falls.

10.

What is the reasoning?


Mass does not affect how quickly an object falls. In our experiment, the blocks had different masses, 20 g., 30 g., 44 g., 123 g and 142 g but the time for all five blocks to fall was about the same. It took between 1.5 and 1.8 seconds for them to fall. Since the blocks had different masses but took about the same time, I know that mass does not affect how quickly something falls.

a)

In our experiment, the blocks had different masses, 20 g., 30 g., 44 g., 123 g and 142 g but the time for all five blocks to fall was about the same. It took between 1.5 and 1.8 seconds for them to fall.

b)

No, mass does not affect how quickly an object falls.

c)

Since the blocks had different masses but took about the same time, I know that mass does not affect how quickly something falls.

11.

Which of the following is a claim from the image?

a)

The American woman won first place at the Olympics

b)

The ribbon around the medal is purple

c)

They are wearing tight ponytails

12.

Which of the following is evidence from the image?

a)

1 American with a gold medal, 2 Russians with bronze and silver

b)

They are three good friends hanging out

c)

They are wearing nice jackets

13.

Which of the following is reasoning from the image?

a)

1 American with a gold medal, 2 Russians with bronze and silver

b)

They are three good friends hanging out

c)

Americans are always first place.

d)

Gold medals are for first place. Silvers are for second. Bronze is for third.

14.

A claim is ______________________________.

a)

examples, data, facts, and information.

b)

a statement that you make up to answer a question.

c)

a statement about what you have learned that can be supported with evidence.

d)

an answer to a question.

15.

Evidence is ___________________

a)

a statement or conclusion that answers a question

b)

information and/or data that has been collected to show a pattern.

c)

a justification that connects the claim to the evidence

d)

Not vital when using an argument

16.

Reasoning is __________________.

a)

A statement of conclusion that answers the original question/problem.

b)

Scientific data that supports the claim

c)

Explains why and how the evidence actually connects and supports the claim.

d)

Empirical Evidence

17.

Is the following sentence an example of a claim or evidence?


Two out of three high school students fail to get enough sleep.

a)

Claim

b)

Evidence

18.

Object B is a magnet because it has repelled Magnet A. Only magnets are able to repel another magnet.


Which of these statement is a Claim?

a)

Object B is a magnet.

b)

It has repelled Magnet A.

c)

Only magnets are able to repel another magnet.

19.

Glass. Glass should be used as a window so people can see into the room as it is transparent and allows light to pass through.


Which of these statement is a Reasoning?

a)

Glass.

b)

It is transparent and allows light to pass through.

c)

Glass should be used as a window so people can see into the room.

20.

Which of the following is NOT a claim?

a)

California is the best state in the USA.

b)

Twinkies taste better than other snack cakes because of their texture, their creamy filling, and their golden appearance.

c)

The school year began on August 18 and will end on June 4

d)

Christmas is the best holiday of the year.

21.
Read the sentence below and tell whether it is a claim, evidence or reason.

According to the article, the coach said, "15 out 20 students participated in sports during the Fall season year 2016-2017." 
a)
Claim
b)
Evidence
c)
Reason