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WorksheetsScience Unit 1 Review Quizz
Total questions: 40
Worksheet time: 40mins
Science is the study of...
the natural world
plants
scientists
a restaurant menu
Observe is an everyday science skill, which of the following can be observed
Color changes
Temperature dropping
Thunder and lightening
All of the above
Infer is an everyday science skill, which of the following is an inference?
Fish tastes nice
Some fish can swim fast
Fish don't talk a lot
The color pattern of fish enable them to blend in to avoid predators
Compare is an everyday science skill, which of the following is correct?
Scientists compare nothing
Scientists compare only objects
Scientists compare only things that happen
Scientists compare objects and things that happen
Communicate is an everyday science skill, which of the following things do good scientists communicate/share?
football news
the weather forecast
their inferences
their inferences and results
Predict is a science investigation skill, which of the following things is a scientific prediction?
measuring how much it rained last night
observing the wind direction
using weather patterns to determine if it will rain over the weekend
comparing the weather in Chiang Mai and Bangkok
Use Variables is a science investigation skill, which of the following sentences is correct?
Variables are the one thing that will change in an investigation
Variables are a tasty snack at the ABS cafe.
Scientists don't like using variables
Variables don't help scientists.
Plan and Conduct Investigations is a science investigation skill, which of the following sentences is correct?
Scientists plan and conduct investigations to test their patience
Scientists plan and conduct investigations to answer the phone
Scientists plan and conduct investigations to answer science questions
Scientists plan and conduct investigations to answer questions from their mum
Hypothesize is a science investigation skill, which of the following sentences is correct?
Hypothesizing is the same as observing
Scientists never hypothesize
Scientists hypothesize when they think of testable statement that tries to explain an observation
Scientists hypothesize only on Saturdays
Draw Conclusions is a science investigation skill, which of the following sentences is correct?
To draw conclusions you need many pencils
Scientist don't need evidence to draw conclusions
Scientists don't draw conclusions
Scientists draw conclusions when they use evidence to evaluate a hypothesis
Choose two (2) science tools from the list below;
Microscope
Pan balance
Telescope
Spring scale
Choose two (2) measurement tools from the list below;
Magnifying glass
Tape measure
Hand lens
Thermometer
A balance is used to measure ______________.
height
time
weight
length
If you wanted to record the growth of a plant which measurement should you record?
mass (weight)
how much sun it got
amount of water given
height
What is the primary focus of science?
Exploring the universe
Studying history
Understanding human behavior
Investigating the natural world
Which of the following is an example of a scientific inference?
Apples are red
Some apples are sour
Apples are the best fruit
Apples fall from trees due to gravity
Scientists use bar graphs to display information because _____________
it is easy for people to compare results
it is the the most accurate graph
it is fun to make
it is the easiest graph to make
What skill is a scientist using when she listens to the sounds that whales makes?
interpreting data
making an observation
drawing a conclusion
making a hypothesis
Which is an inference about this dog and dog food?
the owner fed the dog
the dog did NOT knock over the food container
the dog knocked over the food container
the owner knocked over the food container
What is the most scientific definition of the word investigation?
to ask a lot of questions
to do look for answers by guessing
to use a hand lens
to use a planned way to find answers
What tool can you use to measure the length of an object?
ruler
thermometer
pan balance
measuring cup
What could you measure with this tool?
how tall a plant is
how hot it is outside
how high you can jump
how long it takes your friend to run
These students are using their senses to look at these animals. They are making an __________________.
observation
investigation
collecting data
hypothesis
We cannot bring the planets into our classroom to study them, but we can use a _____________ of the solar system.
picture
model
textbook
chart
Define the word Science.
the study of the natural world
the study of cakes
the study of newspapers
the study of history
What are the roles of a scientist?
make an observation and ask questions
record data and communicate results
conduct experiments and make hypothesis
all of the above
What is a variable in an experiment?
the one factor in an experiment that changes
an educated guess that you can test
the one factor in an experiment that stays the same
all of the above
Why is it important for a scientist to gather evidence?
to prove the hypothesis is always correct
to support your hypothesis or it might not
to ask a question
all of the above
How do scientists collect data?
by doing research on the internet
From different Science and measuring tools
asking an expert
all of the above
What tool measures force? What is its unit?
spring scale (N)
pan balance (N)
spring scale (g)
pan balance (g)
What are the ways scientists can display data?
posters and graphs
inference and prediction
Science and hypothesis
all of the above
Amira wants to compare close up views of different bird feathers, which tool should she use?
measuring cup
meter stick
pan balance
microscope
When people collect information by using their five senses they make an
inference
investigation
observation
pan balance
A tool used to measure the mass of an object
inference
investigation
observation
pan balance
When people ask questions, make observations, and use other methods to gather data about an event or object they are doing an
inference
investigation
observation
pan balance
Someone who makes a statement that explains an observation is making an
inference
investigation
observation
pan balance
What is the purpose of making observations in a scientific investigation?
To make the experiment more colorful
To gather data about an event or object
To confuse the scientists
To make the investigation more interesting
Why do scientists use bar graphs to display information?
Because it is the most accurate graph
Because it is fun to make
Because it is easy for people to compare results
Because it is the hardest graph to make
What is the main purpose of drawing conclusions in a scientific investigation?
To use many pencils
To draw conclusions without evidence
To avoid drawing conclusions
To evaluate a hypothesis using evidence
What is the purpose of conducting experiments in science?
to waste time
to prove a hypothesis
to avoid learning
to have fun
