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Nature of Science Review (Honors)

Total questions: 55

Worksheet time: 4hrs 5mins

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.

This variable in an experiment is the one being changed by the scientist.

a)

dependent variable

b)

independent variable

c)

data

d)

control group

3.

The summary at the end of an experiment that explains the results.

a)

conclusion

b)

procedures

c)

materials

d)

responding variable

4.

Testing a hypothesis often involves a(n):

a)

answer

b)

experiment

c)

problem

d)

safety check

5.

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

6.

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

7.

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

8.

Which is NOT a step in the scientific method?

a)

Make observation

b)

Form a theory

c)

Collect data

d)

Form a hypothesis

9.

What is a well-tested explanation for a wide range of observations or experimental results?

For example: the Atomic Theory

a)

Scientific Theory

b)

Scientific Law

c)

Communicating

d)

Operational Definition

10.

Theory or Law? _________ of Thermodynamics: Matter can never be created or destroyed. Tells what happens with matter.

a)

Theory

b)

Law

11.
This is the last step in the scientific method
a)
Draw a conclusion
b)
Record your data as results
c)
Share what you have learned with others
d)
Collaborate with others
12.

The study of the composition, structure, and properties of matter and the changes it undergoes.

a)

Chemistry

b)

Physics

c)

Biology

d)

Social Science

13.

The study of carbon containing compounds.

a)

Organic Chemistry

b)

Inorganic Chemistry

c)

Physical Chemistry

d)

Biochemistry

14.

The study of compounds that do not contain carbon.

a)

Organic Chemistry

b)

Inorganic Chemistry

c)

Biochemistry

d)

Analytical Chemistry

15.

The study of substances and processes occurring in living things.

a)

Biochemistry

b)

organic Chemistry

c)

inorganic Chemistry

d)

Applied Chemistry

16.

____________ is the branch of chemistry that would analyze new chemicals made from carbon-containing building blocks to identify its properties and use. (Select all that apply.)

a)

Inorganic Chemistry

b)

Organic Chemistry

c)

Biochemistry

d)

Analytical Chemistry

17.

Observation or inference: This is a brown puppy.

a)

Observation

b)

Inference

18.

Which answers are QUANTITATIVE? Select all of the right answers.

a)

There is one white goose.

b)

The boy is really upset.

c)

The goose looks scary,

d)

The boy has 2 white sneakers.

19.

Select ALL of the QUALITATIVE answers below:

a)

The cars are covered in snow!

b)

This must be New Hampshire.

c)

There are 4 pedestrians.

d)

The pedestrians are carrying bags.

20.

Using any of your 5 senses to describe the world around you.

a)

Observation

b)

Inference

c)

Quantitative Observation

d)

Logical Theory

21.

An observation that has to do with numbers and labels like 3.5 cm.

a)

Observation

b)

Touch, Taste, Sight, Hearing, Smell

c)

Qualitative Observation

d)

Quantitative Observation

22.

An observation that has to do with words like heavy.

a)

Centimeters

b)

Inference

c)

Qualitative Observation

d)

Quantitative Observation

23.

Using observations to make a logical theory or good guess.

a)

Observation

b)

Inference

c)

Measuring

d)

Qualitative Observation

24.

Observation or Inference: I think the weather is cold.

a)

Observation

b)

Inference

25.

Observation or Inference: I notice the tree by the pond has no leaves on it.

a)

Observation

b)

Inference

26.
Theory or Law???  Predicts what will happen in the natural world.
a)
Law
b)
Theory
27.
Theory or Law???  Changes with new observations.
a)
Theory
b)
Law
28.
Theory or Law???  Is a DESCRIPTION of what a scientists expects to happen every time under a certain set of conditions.
a)
Law
b)
Theory
29.
Theory or Law???  Is a well-tested EXPLANATION for a wide range of observations and experimental results.
a)
Law
b)
Theory
30.
The change that happens because of your experiment is called the ___________ variable.
a)
independent
b)
dependent
c)
controlled
31.
The one variable you change is called the ___________ variable.
a)
independent
b)
dependent
c)
controlled
32.
Everything you want to remain the same or unchanged is called are called  the ___________ variables.
a)
independent
b)
dependent
c)
controlled
33.
It is a measure of how close measurements come to each other when they are made in the same way
a)
Accuracy
b)
Precision
c)
Error
d)
Extrapolation
34.

How close a measurement is to the accepted value is called..

a)

Accuracy

b)

Precision

c)

Significant

d)

Estimate

35.
This bullseye demonstrates...
a)
High Accuracy & High Precision
b)
High Accuracy & Low Precision
c)
Low Accuracy & High Precision
d)
Low Accuracy & Low Precision
36.
?
a)
High Accuracy & High Precision
b)
High Accuracy & Low Precision
c)
Low Accuracy & High Precision
d)
Low Accuracy & Low Precision
37.
Describe the accuracy and precision of the image
a)
Accurate and Precise
b)
Accurate and not precise
c)
Not Accurate and Precise
d)
not accurate and not precise
38.
This image is an example of...
a)
precision ONLY
b)
accuracy ONLY
c)
BOTH precision and accuracy
d)
NEITHER precision and accuracy 
39.
Which piece of equipment is shown in the picture?
a)
Graduated Cylinder
b)
Meter Stick
c)
Triple-Beam Balance
d)
Beaker
40.

When using this type of balance to measure mass for a result, you must check the balance is properly zeroed by pressing 'tare' to make the reading...

a)

Accurate

b)

Reliable

c)

Precise

d)

Fair

41.

What is the unit for density ?

a)

g/ mL

b)

g

c)

gcm3\frac{g}{cm^3}  

d)

cm4cm^4  

42.

Determine the density of an object with a mass of 10 grams and a volume of 5.00 mL. (Report your answer in the correct form of significant figures)

a)

2.00 g/mL

b)

2.0 g/mL

c)

2 g/mL

d)

0.5 g/mL

43.

What is the length of the blue line?

a)

.3 cm

b)

.33 cm

c)

.03 cm

d)

3.219 cm

44.

In STEM, which of these subjects rely on Mathematics for new ideas and developments?

a)

Physics

b)

Chemistry

c)

Biological Sciences

d)

All of the above

45.

Match the type of chemistry with what it studies

a)

Studies carbon-containing compounds

1.

Organic Chemistry

b)

Studies reactions inside living things

2.

Biochemistry

c)

Studies how mater changes in response to energy

3.

Physical Chemistry

d)

Identifies new elements and compounds

4.

Analytical Chemistry

e)

Studies non carbon containing compounds

5.

Inorganic Chemistry

46.

What is the study of the study of the composition, structure, and properties of matter, the processes that matter undergoes, and the energy changes that accompany these processes

(a)  

47.
The water often curves down in a graduated cylinder. What is the scientific term for that curve?
a)
polarity
b)
water curve
c)
hypothesis
d)
meniscus
48.

It's December.

a)

Observation

b)

Inference

49.

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

50.

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

51.

Dependent variable means

a)

the scientist controls what to test

b)

educated guess

c)

ask a question

d)

what is being measured

52.

Independent variable is

a)

the scientist controls what to test

b)

educated guess

c)

ask a question

d)

what is being measured

53.

Which of the following best describes a scientific law?

a)

A well-substantiated explanation of some aspect of the natural world that is based on a body of evidence.

b)

A statement that describes an observable phenomenon that always occurs under certain conditions.

c)

A proposed explanation for a wide range of observations and experimental results.

d)

A tentative explanation for an observation or phenomenon that can be tested.

54.

What is a scientific theory?

a)

A well-substantiated explanation of some aspect of the natural world that is based on a body of evidence.

b)

A statement that describes an observable phenomenon that always occurs under certain conditions.

c)

A proposed explanation for a wide range of observations and experimental results.

d)

A tentative explanation for an observation or phenomenon that can be tested.

55.

Match the following steps of the scientific method with the correct definition.

a)

notice an issue or situation that is occurring in nature

1.

observation

b)

a testable statement that will try to answer the problem of the initial observation

2.

hypothesis

c)

plan a step by step procedure to test the hypothesis

3.

experiment

d)

record and analyze evidence gathered from the experiment

4.

data

e)

an explanation of the evidence gathered from testable statement

5.

conclusion

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