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Science Unit 1 Review Quizz

Total questions: 40

Worksheet time: 40mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

Science is the study of...

a)

the natural world

b)

plants

c)

scientists

d)

a restaurant menu

2.

Observe is an everyday science skill, which of the following can be observed

a)

Color changes

b)

Temperature dropping

c)

Thunder and lightening

d)

All of the above

3.

Infer is an everyday science skill, which of the following is an inference?

a)

Fish tastes nice

b)

Some fish can swim fast

c)

Fish don't talk a lot

d)

The color pattern of fish enable them to blend in to avoid predators

4.

Compare is an everyday science skill, which of the following is correct?

a)

Scientists compare nothing

b)

Scientists compare only objects

c)

Scientists compare only things that happen

d)

Scientists compare objects and things that happen

5.

Communicate is an everyday science skill, which of the following things do good scientists communicate/share?

a)

football news

b)

the weather forecast

c)

their inferences

d)

their inferences and results

6.

Predict is a science investigation skill, which of the following things is a scientific prediction?

a)

measuring how much it rained last night

b)

observing the wind direction

c)

using weather patterns to determine if it will rain over the weekend

d)

comparing the weather in Chiang Mai and Bangkok

7.

Use Variables is a science investigation skill, which of the following sentences is correct?

a)

Variables are the one thing that will change in an investigation

b)

Variables are a tasty snack at the ABS cafe.

c)

Scientists don't like using variables

d)

Variables don't help scientists.

8.

Plan and Conduct Investigations is a science investigation skill, which of the following sentences is correct?

a)

Scientists plan and conduct investigations to test their patience

b)

Scientists plan and conduct investigations to answer the phone

c)

Scientists plan and conduct investigations to answer science questions

d)

Scientists plan and conduct investigations to answer questions from their mum

9.

Hypothesize is a science investigation skill, which of the following sentences is correct?

a)

Hypothesizing is the same as observing

b)

Scientists never hypothesize

c)

Scientists hypothesize when they think of testable statement that tries to explain an observation

d)

Scientists hypothesize only on Saturdays

10.

Draw Conclusions is a science investigation skill, which of the following sentences is correct?

a)

To draw conclusions you need many pencils

b)

Scientist don't need evidence to draw conclusions

c)

Scientists don't draw conclusions

d)

Scientists draw conclusions when they use evidence to evaluate a hypothesis

11.

Choose two (2) science tools from the list below;

a)

Microscope

b)

Pan balance

c)

Telescope

d)

Spring scale

12.

Choose two (2) measurement tools from the list below;

a)

Magnifying glass

b)

Tape measure

c)

Hand lens

d)

Thermometer

13.

A balance is used to measure ______________.

a)

height

b)

time

c)

weight

d)

length

14.

If you wanted to record the growth of a plant which measurement should you record?

a)

mass (weight)

b)

how much sun it got

c)

amount of water given

d)


height

15.

What is the primary focus of science?

a)

Exploring the universe

b)

Studying history

c)

Understanding human behavior

d)

Investigating the natural world

16.

Which of the following is an example of a scientific inference?

a)

Apples are red

b)

Some apples are sour

c)

Apples are the best fruit

d)

Apples fall from trees due to gravity

17.

Scientists use bar graphs to display information because _____________

a)


it is easy for people to compare results

b)

it is the the most accurate graph

c)


it is fun to make

d)

it is the easiest graph to make

18.

What skill is a scientist using when she listens to the sounds that whales makes?

a)


interpreting data

b)

making an observation

c)

drawing a conclusion

d)

making a hypothesis

19.

Which is an inference about this dog and dog food?

a)

the owner fed the dog

b)

the dog did NOT knock over the food container

c)


the dog knocked over the food container

d)

the owner knocked over the food container

20.

What is the most scientific definition of the word investigation?

a)

to ask a lot of questions

b)


to do look for answers by guessing

c)

to use a hand lens

d)

to use a planned way to find answers

21.

What tool can you use to measure the length of an object?

a)


ruler

b)


thermometer

c)


pan balance

d)

measuring cup

22.

What could you measure with this tool?

a)

how tall a plant is

b)

how hot it is outside

c)

how high you can jump

d)

how long it takes your friend to run

23.

These students are using their senses to look at these animals. They are making an __________________.

a)

observation

b)

investigation

c)

collecting data

d)

hypothesis

24.


We cannot bring the planets into our classroom to study them, but we can use a _____________ of the solar system. 

a)

picture

b)

model

c)

textbook

d)

chart

25.

Define the word Science.

a)

the study of the natural world

b)

the study of cakes

c)

the study of newspapers

d)

the study of history

26.

What are the roles of a scientist?

a)

make an observation and ask questions

b)


record data and communicate results

c)


conduct experiments and make hypothesis

d)

all of the above

27.

What is a variable in an experiment?

a)

the one factor in an experiment that changes

b)

an educated guess that you can test

c)


the one factor in an experiment that stays the same

d)


all of the above

28.

Why is it important for a scientist to gather evidence?

a)


to prove the hypothesis is always correct

b)

to support your hypothesis or it might not

c)

to ask a question

d)

all of the above

29.

How do scientists collect data?

a)

by doing research on the internet

b)


From different Science and measuring tools

c)


asking an expert

d)

all of the above

30.

What tool measures force? What is its unit?

a)

spring scale (N)

b)

pan balance (N)

c)


spring scale (g)

d)

pan balance (g)

31.

What are the ways scientists can display data?

a)

posters and graphs

b)


inference and prediction

c)

Science and hypothesis

d)


all of the above

32.

Amira wants to compare close up views of different bird feathers, which tool should she use?

a)

measuring cup

b)

meter stick

c)

pan balance

d)

microscope

33.

When people collect information by using their five senses they make an

a)

inference

b)

investigation

c)

observation

d)

pan balance

34.

A tool used to measure the mass of an object

a)

inference

b)

investigation

c)

observation

d)

pan balance

35.

When people ask questions, make observations, and use other methods to gather data about an event or object they are doing an

a)

inference

b)

investigation

c)

observation

d)

pan balance

36.

Someone who makes a statement that explains an observation is making an

a)

inference

b)

investigation

c)

observation

d)

pan balance

37.

What is the purpose of making observations in a scientific investigation?

a)

To make the experiment more colorful

b)

To gather data about an event or object

c)

To confuse the scientists

d)

To make the investigation more interesting

38.

Why do scientists use bar graphs to display information?

a)

Because it is the most accurate graph

b)

Because it is fun to make

c)

Because it is easy for people to compare results

d)

Because it is the hardest graph to make

39.

What is the main purpose of drawing conclusions in a scientific investigation?

a)

To use many pencils

b)

To draw conclusions without evidence

c)

To avoid drawing conclusions

d)

To evaluate a hypothesis using evidence

40.

What is the purpose of conducting experiments in science?

a)

to waste time

b)

to prove a hypothesis

c)

to avoid learning

d)

to have fun