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End of Chapter Test on Chapter 1: Introduction to Physics

Total questions: 25

Worksheet time: 25mins

Name
Class
Date
1.
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
2.
Which is NOT a step in the scientific method?
a)
Make observation
b)
Form a theory
c)
Collect data
d)
Form a hypothesis
3.
A testable explanation to a problem that has not yet been tested. 
a)
data
b)
theory
c)
hypothesis
d)
fact
4.
This variable in an experiment is the one being changed by the scientist. 
a)
dependent variable
b)
independent variable
c)
data
d)
control group
5.
What is a hypothesis?
a)
A hypothesis is the right answer to an experiment.
b)
A hypothesis is the wrong answer to an experiment.
c)
A hypothesis is an educated guess.
d)
I don't know.
6.
The summary at the end of an experiment that explains the results. 
a)
conclusion
b)
procedures
c)
materials
d)
responding variable
7.
The name of the information that you get from your experiment (you organize it into charts and graphs).
a)
observations
conclusion
b)
data
c)
variables
d)
hypothesis
8.
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
9.
Dependent variable means
a)
the scientist controls what to test
b)
educated guess
c)
ask a question
d)
what is being measured
10.

If you increase the amount of spinach you eat, then you will increase the iron in your blood.

What's the dependent variable?

a)

the concentration of iron in your blood

b)

the amount of spinach you eat

11.
If I ride my bike to school instead of walking, then I will get to school faster. What is the dependent variable?
a)
True
b)
How fast you get to school
c)
Riding a bike or walking
d)
False
12.
If I study for my scientific method test, then I will have a better test score. What is the dependent variable?
a)
Scientific Method
b)
Studying
c)
Independent variable
d)
Test score
13.

If I listen to Mr. Edwin's instructions, then I will have less accidents in the lab. What is the independent variable?

a)

Yes

b)

Maybe

c)

Listening or not listening to instructions

d)

Likelihood of having an accident in lab

14.
If I read this question carefully, then I will answer it correctly. What is the independent variable?
a)
I hope so
b)
Yes
c)
Reading or not reading carefully
d)
Likelihood of a correct answer
15.
What are the first two steps of the scientific method in order?
a)
1, 2
b)
Observation, Ask a question
c)
Ask a question, For a hypothesis
d)
Make a plan, Experiment
16.
What step does every scientific experiment begin with?
a)
hypothesis
b)
question/problem
c)
procedures
d)
conclusion
17.

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 control variable is ...

a)

The type of plant

b)

The amount of liquid, soil and sunlight

c)

The growth of the plant

d)

The type of liquid

18.

If you increase the amount of spinach you eat, then you will increase the iron in your blood.

What's the independent variable?

a)

the concentration of iron in your blood

b)

the amount of spinach you eat

19.

The variables that are kept constant in an experiment.

a)

Control variable

b)

Independent variable

c)

Dependent variable

20.

Pay attention to particular objects or event, ask questions and seek answers.

a)

Curiosity

b)

Open mindedness

c)

Critical mindedness

d)

Perseverance

21.

A scientist listens to and respects the ideas of others, accepts criticisms and changes his mind when reliable evidence contradicts his believes.

a)

Curiosity

b)

Open mindedness

c)

Critical mindedness

d)

Perseverance

22.

A scientist bases suggestions and conclusions on evidences. When in doubt, he questions the veracity of a statement in relation to the evidence presented.

a)

Curiosity

b)

Open mindedness

c)

Critical mindedness

d)

Perseverance

23.

The ability to continue a research despite difficulties and failures.

a)

Curiosity

b)

Open mindedness

c)

Critical mindedness

d)

Perseverance

24.

Scientists publish their findings because ... .

a)

They want to brag about it

b)

They expect compliments from other scientists

c)

They expect confirmations from other scientists

d)

They get rewarded for publishing

25.

The correct order of chapters in a scientific report is ... .

a)

Purpose - Hypothesis - Procedure - Result - Conlusion

b)

Hypothesis - Purpose - Procedure - Result - Conclusion

c)

Procedure - Purpose - Hypothesis - Result - Conclusion

d)

Procedure - Hypothesis - Purpose - Result - Conclusion