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Unit Quiz #1: Science Skills

Total questions: 20

Worksheet time: 16mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

An educated guess in science is called a/an

a)

hypothesis

b)

procedure

c)

conclusion

d)

lucky

2.

What part of the scientific method is this?


Jose saw bats catching insects after dark. He asked, “How do bats find insects in the dark?”

a)

State the problem

b)

Experiment

c)

Make a hypothesis

d)

Write a conclusion

3.

What part of the scientific method is this?


Susan said, “If I fertilize my geranium plants, then they will blossom.”

a)

State a problem

b)

Experiment

c)

Make a hypothesis

d)

Write a conclusion

4.
I saw a black dog running in the park. 
a)
Quantitative Observation
b)
Qualitative Observation
c)
Inference
d)
Prediction
5.
Which of the following is a quantitative observation?
a)
The bird is very colorful.
b)
The bird has 4 different colors on him.
c)
The bird has many, many feathers.
d)
It is a bird. 
6.
What is the first step in the scientific method?
a)
Make an observation
b)
Design and conduct an experiment
c)
Make an hypothesis
d)
Ask a question or state a problem
7.
There are 12 cows in the field.
a)
Qualitative Observation
b)
Quantitative Observation
c)
Inference
d)
Prediction
8.
Dolphins have smooth skin.
a)
quantitative observation
b)
qualitative observation
9.

The cell phone is making noise....

a)

Qualitative Observation

b)

Quanititative Observation

10.
The liquid is a pink color.
a)
Qualitative
b)
Quantitative
11.
It tastes sweet.
a)
Qualitative
b)
Quantitative
12.

The speed of the car is 55 mph.

a)

Qualitative Observation

b)

Quantitative Observation

13.
When is it OK to eat or drink in the lab?
a)
Always
b)
Never
14.
What should you do if you break glass in the lab?
a)
Tell the teacher.
b)
Sweep up the glass.
c)
Pick up the glass with your hands.
d)
Ignore it; the teacher will clean it up when she sees it later.
15.

When should you tie back long hair or baggy clothing?

a)

When working with chemicals

b)

When working with fire

c)

ALWAYS

16.

Why do we use goggles/eye protection?

a)

to stop our eyes from hurting

b)

to help you see the board

c)

to look cool

d)

to protect your eyes from chemicals, heat, or broken glassware

17.
Which of the following is NOT an inference about the man in this picture:
a)
The man hates his purple shirt.
b)
The man has a purple shirt.
c)
The man is having a bad day.
d)
This man is upset because he's hungry
18.
Which of the following statements is an inference about the picture
a)
The vase is broken.
b)
The girls' bow is blue and purple.
c)
The girl broke the vase.
d)
The girl has blonde hair.
19.
The mass of the chocolate cake is 250 g.
a)
Qualitative
b)
Quantitative
20.

A series of steps designed to help you solve problems and answer questions is

a)

the scientific method

b)

results

c)

observations

d)

the two step