Free Printable Unit 1 Inquiry Science Test Review Game

1.

What is a testable explanation of a situation?

a)

experiment

b)

data

c)

hypothesis

d)

conclusion

2.

Which of the following is used for measuring the volume of liquids?

a)

balance

b)

Erlenmeyer flask

c)

beaker

d)

Graduated cylinder

3.

Which of the following is used to measure the average kinetic energy of molecules

a)

balance

b)

thermometer

c)

Graduated cylinder

d)

bunsun burner

4.

Elijah wants to know which bike rides the fastest. He goes to the bike shop and selects the top three models known for speed and tests them out around a nearby track which bike has the best speed capability. What is the dependent variable?

a)

the track he rides on

b)

how fast he rides the bike

c)

the type of bike he is riding

d)

the color of the bike

5.

Ron said "If the clouds get dark, it will rain." Identify the step represented.

a)

Recognizing a problem

b)

Hypothesis

c)

Experiment

d)

Conclusion

6.

Jessie wants to know if adding salt to the water will cook the pasta faster. She sets up two pots of water with the same amount of water. She adds 10g of salt to one pot. She puts the pasta into each pot once it starts to boil. What is the dependent variable?

a)

If the pot has salt or doesn't have salt

b)

the amount of time it takes the pasta to cook

c)

the amount of pasta used in each pot

d)

the amount of water used in each pot

7.

What type of graph should be used with the following data?

a)

line graph

b)

bar graph

c)

pie graph

8.

What is this piece of equipment called?

a)

Erlenmeyer Flask

b)

Graduated Cylinder

c)

Test Tube

d)

Beaker

9.

What should you use if a chemical splashes into your eye?

a)

fire blanket

b)

sink

c)

eye wash station

d)

first aid kit

10.

Which of the following pieces of equipment is used for transferring small amounts of liquid?

a)

b)

c)

d)

11.

What is the proper way to dispose of chemicals?

a)

Pour them down the sink

b)

Pour them into the place designated by the teacher

c)

Leave them in the lab equipment

d)

Pour it in the trash can

12.

If you get an acid on your skin, how should you respond?

a)

treat it with a weak base

b)

treat it with a weak acid

c)

lick it off

d)

stop, drop, and roll

13.

What is the proper technique for measuring the mass of a powder?

a)

Pour the powder on the top of the balance. Record the mass in grams.

b)

Put a container on the balance, then pour the powder inside. Record the mass in grams.

c)

Put a container on the balance. Zero the container. Pour the powder inside. Record the mass in grams.

d)

Put a container on the balance. Pour the powder inside. Press zero. Record the mass in grams.

14.

How many milliliters are in the graduated cylinder?

a)

80.3 mL

b)

80.5 mL

c)

83 mL

d)

85 mL

15.

Which of the following graphs should be used with this data?

a)

line graph

b)

bar graph

c)

pie graph

16.

What is the independent variable in this graph?

a)

time

b)

temperature

c)

New York

17.

How many milliliters are in the graduated cylinder?

a)

37.1 mL

b)

37.3 mL

c)

38 mL

d)

39 mL

18.

How long is the black bar?

a)

4 1/3 cm

b)

4.3 cm

c)

4.5 cm

d)

4.03 cm

19.

Which of the following is NOT associated with volume?

a)

graduated cylinder

b)

meniscus

c)

balance

d)

liters

20.

Which of the following steps comes first in the scientific method?

a)

Test a hypothesis

b)

Research a problem

c)

Observe and record

d)

Identify a problem or question

21.

investigating a phenomenon in a controlled setting to test a hypothesis

a)

control group

b)

constant

c)

data

d)

experiment

22.

What is the factor that changes or is being tested in an experiment?

a)

independent variable

b)

dependent variable

c)

constant

d)

control group

23.

What is information gained from observations?

a)

experiment

b)

data

c)

conclusion

d)

hypothesis

24.

Which of the following is an example of qualitative data?

a)

The plant grew 3.5 cm over two weeks

b)

The car had an average speed of 45 mi/hr

c)

The substance has a sweet scent to it

d)

Ten people in the class own a dog

25.

Elijah wants to know which bike rides the fastest. He goes to the bike shop and selects the top three models known for speed and tests them out around a nearby track which bike has the best speed capability. What is the independent variable?

a)

the track he rides on

b)

how fast he rides the bike

c)

the type of bike he is riding

d)

the color of the bike

26.

Susan fed different diets to three groups of birds. They had a morning feeding and an afternoon feeding; however the type of bird seed mix was different amongst the three groups. She took a blood sample every two weeks for three months and recorded their nutrient levels. Which step of the scientific method is represented here?

a)

Observation

b)

Hypothesis

c)

Experiment

d)

Conclusion

27.

Mark’s experiment showed that plants fish prefer to live in cold water rather than warm water. Identify the step represented.

a)

Recognizing a problem

b)

Hypothesis

c)

Experiment

d)

Conclusion

28.

What is this called?

a)

pipette

b)

Graduated cylinder

c)

test tube

d)

Beaker

29.

Jessie wants to know if adding salt to the water will cook the pasta faster. She sets up two pots of water with the same amount of water. She adds 10g of salt to one pot. She puts the pasta into each pot once it starts to boil. What is the independent variable?

a)

If the pot has salt or doesn't have salt

b)

the amount of time it takes the pasta to cook

c)

the amount of pasta used in each pot

d)

the amount of water used in each pot

30.

Jessie wants to know if adding salt to the water will cook the pasta faster. She sets up two pots of water with the same amount of water. She adds 10g of salt to one pot. She puts the pasta into each pot once it starts to boil. What is an example of a constant?

a)

If the pot has salt or doesn't have salt

b)

the amount of water used in each pot

c)

10g of salt

d)

when the pot starts to boil

31.

Which of the following is used for taking the mass of an object?

a)

balance

b)

hot plate

c)

beaker

d)

meter stick

32.

Which of the following people is dressed most properly for the lab?

a)

b)

c)

d)

33.

Randy sets 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)

the height of the ramp

b)

the mass of the ball

c)

the distance the ball rolls off the ramp

d)

the speed of the ball

34.

Where is the independent variable found in a line graph?

a)

the x axis

b)

the y axis

c)

the title

d)

the series

35.

Where is the dependent variable found in a bar graph?

a)

x-axis

b)

y-axis

c)

the title

d)

the series

36.

What type of graph should be used with this data?

a)

line graph

b)

bar graph

c)

pie graph

37.

A graduated cylinder falls over on the lab station. What should you do?

a)

Push the broken pieces of glass into the sink.

b)

Pick up the pieces and throw it in the trash.

c)

Step away from the glass, and tell the teacher.

d)

Continue doing the lab and ignore the mess.

38.

What is the purpose of this piece of equipment?

a)

To measure the volume of a substance

b)

To measure the mass of a substance

c)

To hold liquids

d)

To heat substances

Unit 1 Inquiry Science Test Review Game

Total questions: 38

Worksheet time: 20mins

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