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Unit 1 Test Review

Total questions: 62

Worksheet time: 32mins

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.

What is an observation?

a)

A scientific statement based on an educated guess

b)

A simple statement that uses your 5 senses to describe an event

c)

To be unaware of your surroundings

d)

The potential question that you want to answer

3.

Which of the following is a quantitative observation?

a)

The bird is very colorful

b)

The bird weighs 5.8 kilograms

c)

The bird has many feathers

d)

The scientific name of this bird is Pavo cristatus

4.

Which of the following is a qualitative observation?

a)

The bird is blue, brown, green and yellow

b)

It's pretty

c)

The bird weighs 8.6 kg

d)

It is 130 cm tall

5.
Theory or Law???  Is a well-tested EXPLANATION for a wide range of observations and experimental results.
a)
Law
b)
Theory
6.
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
7.

Explaining or interpreting the things you observe based on reasoning from what you already know is called

a)

observing

b)

inferring

c)

predicting

d)

classifying

8.
A possible explanation to a problem or question that has not yet been tested. 
a)
data
b)
theory
c)
hypothesis
d)
fact
9.
Why do we want to test one variable at a time?
a)

Because it is hard to setup a data table with more than one variable

b)

To know what is causing the changes- this helps us understand cause and effect

c)

It takes longer, so scientists get paid more

10.
This part of the experiment serves as a basis of comparison; the one variable being tested has been omitted. (not changed)
a)
experimental group
b)
control group
c)
data
d)
variables
11.
Everything you want to remain the same or unchanged is called are called  the ___________ variables.
a)
independent
b)
dependent
c)
controlled
12.

The responding/measured data that happens because of your experiment is called the ___________ variable.

a)

independent

b)

dependent

c)

controlled

13.

The one variable that is manipulated/tested is called the ___________ variable.

a)

independent

b)

dependent

c)

controlled

14.
A test is set up to test which brand of soda creates the biggest foam explosion when adding a Mentos candy.  Three different sodas were tested. They measured the height of the foam eruption.   What is the dependent variable?
a)
Brand of soda
b)
Number of mentos candies used
c)
Height of foam eruption
d)
Temperature of soda
15.
An experiment is conducted to test how different cleats change an athletes running speed.  Six different types of cleats are tested and the 100m run time is recorded.  What is the independent variable?
a)
The type of cleat
b)
The run time
c)
The 100 meters
d)
The athlete
16.

The metric system is based on a factor of...

a)

100

b)

20

c)

10

d)

1

17.

The measurement of the amount of space taken up by an object

a)

Mass

b)

Volume

c)

Density

d)

Weight

18.

The measurement of the amount of stuff in an object

a)

Mass

b)

Volume

c)

Density

d)

Weight

19.

What units do we use to measure length?

a)

meters (m)

b)

milliliters (mL)

c)

grams (g)

d)

cubic centimeters (cm3)

20.

What units do we use to measure mass?

a)

milliliters (mL)

b)

liters (L)

c)

centimeters (cm)

d)

grams (g)

21.

What units do we use to measure volume of a solid?

a)

milliliters (mL)

b)

liters (L)

c)

centimeters (cm3)

d)

grams (g)

22.

What units do we use to measure volume of a liquid?

a)

meters (m)

b)

liters (L)

c)

centimeters (cm3)

d)

grams (g)

23.

Convert 17 m to cm:

a)

0.17 cm

b)

0.017 cm

c)

1,700 cm

d)

170 cm

24.

Convert 8 meters to kilometers

a)

800 m

b)

80,000 m

c)

0.08 m

d)

0.008 m

25.

Convert 300 cm to m:

a)

3 m

b)

30 m

c)

0.3 m

d)

0.03 m

26.

Which variable always goes on the y-axis (vertical)?

a)

Independent

b)

Dependent

c)

Constant

d)

Control

27.

Which variable always goes on the x-axis (horizontal)?

a)

Independent

b)

Dependent

c)

Constant

d)

Control

28.

What type of graph is best used to compare categories?

a)

Line

b)

Pie

c)

Bar

d)

Scatterplot

29.

What type of graph is best used to represent parts of a whole & percentages?

a)

Line

b)

Pie

c)

Bar

d)

Scatterplot

30.

What type of graph is best used to represent trends in continuous data?

a)

Line

b)

Pie

c)

Bar

d)

Scatterplot

31.

What is the independent variable on this graph?

a)

Year

b)

Number of Visitors

c)

Bar graph

d)

60 visitors in 1997

32.

What is the dependent variable on this graph?

a)

Year

b)

Number of Visitors

c)

Bar graph

d)

60 visitors in 1997

33.
Which of the following best describes the motion of the squirrel between 5 s and 8 s? 
a)
The squirrel's speed increased.
b)
The squirrel's speed decreased.
c)
The squirrel's speed did not change.
d)
The squirrel moved backward.
34.

Which of the following best describes the overall motion of the squirrel? 

a)
The squirrel's speed increased.
b)
The squirrel's speed decreased.
c)
The squirrel's speed did not change.
d)
The squirrel moved backward.
35.

Which unit is NOT used in the metric system?

a)

Meter

b)

Gram

c)

Liter

d)

Pound

36.

How do you find the volume of a cube?

a)

use a ruler to measure length x width x height

b)

put it in a graduated cyclinder to use water displacement

c)

put the object on a scale

37.

What is the correct measurement?

a)

33 ml

b)

39ml

c)

40 ml

d)

38 ml

38.

G represents which of the following measurements?

a)

15 millimeters

b)

12 millimeters

c)

120 millimeters

d)

120 centimeters

39.

Which of the following represents the smallest prefix of the group?

a)

milli

b)

deci

c)

deka

d)

kilo

40.

When you are converting from a smaller measurement to a larger measurement in the metric system, what direction does the decimal move?

a)

left

b)

right

c)

stays the same

d)

it disaoppears

41.

When you are converting from a larger measurement to a smaller measurement in the metric system, what direction does the decimal move?

a)

right

b)

left

c)

stays the same

d)

decimal disappers

42.

Which is larger, 50 kilograms or 5000 grams?

a)

they are the same

b)

50 kilograms

c)

5000 grams

43.
Dory set up an experiment to see how the mass of a ball affects the distance it rolls off a ramp. What is the dependent variable?
a)
distance traveled by the ball
b)
height of the ramp
c)
mass of the ball
d)
ball type
44.

Dory set up an experiment to see how the mass of a ball affects the distance it rolls off a ramp. What is the independent variable?

a)
distance traveled by the ball
b)
height of the ramp
c)
mass of the ball
d)
ball type
45.

Thomas tests different types of liquids to see which will grow his plants the most. He has water, soda, milk, and no liquid at all. What is the control group?

a)

the one with water

b)

the one with soda

c)

the one with milk

d)

the one with no liquid

46.

What makes a good scientific question?

a)

The question can be answered by yes or no.

b)

The question can be answered by doing an experiment.

c)

The question can be answered through extended thought.

47.

Read the statement and decide if it's an observation or inference:

The man is wearing a striped tie.

a)

Observation

b)

Inference

48.

Read the statement and decide if it's an observation or inference:

The car seems to be a VW Buggy

a)

Observation

b)

Inference

49.

Read the statement and decide if it's an observation or inference:

The man's tongue is sticking out.

a)

Observation

b)

Inference

50.

Read the statement and decide if it's an observation or inference:

The dog is smarter than the human.

a)

Observation

b)

Inference

51.

Which of the following is supported by lots of evidence?

a)

Theory

b)

Law

c)

Both

d)

Neither

52.

Which of the following can be revised with new evidence?

a)

Theory

b)

Law

c)

Both

d)

Neither

53.
The summary at the end of an experiment that explains the results is... 
a)
conclusion
b)
procedures
c)
materials
d)
responding variable
54.
A testable prediction about a scientific investigation is a(n)
a)
Question
b)
Observation
c)
Hypothesis
d)
Experiment
55.

What is the last step of scientific method?

a)

hypothesis

b)

observe

c)

communicate

d)

question

56.
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
57.

The information you collect while doing your experiment is called

a)

conclusions

b)

data

c)

hypotheses

d)

procedures

58.

Percentage of people who have different colour eyes. Which graph type is most appropriate

a)

Bar or column graph

b)

Scatter or line graph

c)

Pie chart

d)

None of these

59.

Tally of the type of pets owned by students in the class. Which graph type is most appropriate

a)

Bar or column graph

b)

Scatter or line graph

c)

Pie chart

d)

None of these

60.

The growth of a wolf popuation over a 5-year period

a)

Bar or column graph

b)

Scatter or line graph

c)

Pie chart

d)

None of these

61.

How do you find the volume of an irregular solid?

a)

use a ruler to measure length x width x height

b)

put it in a graduated cyclinder to use water displacement

c)

put the object on a scale

62.

How do you find the mass an irregular solid?

a)

use a ruler to measure length x width x height

b)

put it in a graduated cyclinder to use water displacement

c)

put the object on a scale