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Review- Inquiry Assessment

Total questions: 115

Worksheet time: 3hrs 14mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

A qualitative observation involves :

a)

The way things look or appear

b)

Anything dealing with numbers

c)

Using your brain to think of an answer

d)

Comparing the height of two objects

2.

The doctor looks at how much you weigh and your height, which is a.....

a)

Qualitative observation

b)

Prediction

c)

Classification tool

d)

Quantitative observation

3.

Units used to measure Mass of an object

a)

Centimeters

b)

Milliliters

c)

Grams

4.

What is the name of this metric tool?

a)

Triple Beam Balance

b)

Graduated Cylinder

c)

Massometer

5.

Triple beam balances measure ________________.

a)

Volume

b)

Length

c)

Mass

6.

The abbreviation "g" stands for ___________.

a)

ounces

b)

gorillas

c)

pounds

d)

grams

7.

Find the mass.

a)

550.4 g

b)

559.4 g

c)

550.6 g

8.

Find the mass.

a)

5 g

b)

0.5 g

c)

0.2 g

9.

What is the value on the balance?

a)

901.5 g

b)

900 g

c)

190.4 g

10.

What is the mass on this triple beam?

a)

506g

b)

576g

c)

570g

11.
What is the volume of the water in this graduated cylinder?
a)
21 mL
b)
23.5 mL
c)
22 mL
d)
21.5 mL
12.
What is the volume of the water in this graduated cylinder?
a)
7.6 mL
b)
7.2 mL
c)
6.6 mL
d)
6.8 mL
13.
Which is the more accurate piece of glassware for determining the volume of a liquid?
a)
graduated cylinder
b)
beaker
14.

What is the purpose of this line?

a)

It has no purpose it is only for looks.

b)

You should start measuring from this line and not the edge of the meter stick. It represents zero.

c)

It is the 1st measurement mark representing 1 mm

d)

It is a printing mistake by the meter stick manufacturer.

15.

This line on the meter stick represents what length?

a)

1 mm

b)

1 cm

c)

0.1 m

d)

1 m

16.

What does this line represent on the meter stick?

a)

10 cm and 1 mm

b)

10 mm and 1 cm

c)

10 mm and 1 m

d)

10 cm and 1 m

17.

This line represents how many centimeters?

a)

470 cm

b)

47 cm

c)

4.7 cm

d)

4.7 mm

18.

This line represents what length in centimeters?

a)

526 cm

b)

52.6 cm

c)

5.26 cm

d)

5.26 dm

19.
Which of the following is an observation of the picture?
a)
The person is wearing a T-shirt
b)
It is a sunny day
c)
The person is going to a birthday party
d)
The gift is a DVD player
20.
What is an inference? 
a)
Just a guess.
b)
A statement based off of your observations. 
c)
The same as an observation. 
d)
Examples of something. 
21.

Which statement is an inference about this picture?

a)

The van is tan.

b)

The van ran into KFC.

c)

The driver was hungry.

d)

Everyone is okay

22.
What is an observation for this picture?
a)
The man is scared
b)
The man is going to get eaten
c)
There is a man in a kayak
d)
The man is paddling fast
23.
She is holding an umbrella
a)
observation
b)
inference
24.
It is raining outside
a)
observation
b)
inference
25.
The leaves on the plant are turning brown.
a)
Qualitative
b)
Quantitative
c)
Both
d)
Neither
26.
The plant has grown 4 cm since yesterday.
a)
Qualitative
b)
Quantitative
c)
Both
d)
Neither
27.
The barn contains pigs, cows, and horses.
a)
Qualitative
b)
Quantitative
c)
Both
d)
Neither
28.
There are 16 red marbles in the bag.
a)
Qualitative
b)
Quantitative
c)
Both
d)
Neither
29.
Information obtained through one or more of the five senses.
a)
hypothesis
b)
observation
c)
predict
d)
infer
30.
The educated guess you make at the beginning of the scientific method is called the....
a)
variable
b)
conclusion
c)
hypothesis
d)
procedure
31.
"Ice will melt faster in salt water.", would make a good
a)
Hypothesis
b)
Question
c)
Analysis
d)
Conclusion
32.
"Will ice melt faster in salt water?", is an example of a
a)
Hypothesis
b)
Question
c)
Dependent variable
d)
Control
33.
If plants are exposed to sunlight, then they will grow taller.
What part of the scientific method is this an example of?
a)
Procedure
b)
Hypothesis
c)
Question
d)
Results
34.
 An organized process used to gather observations and test a hypothesis is
a)
Experiment
b)
Problem
c)
Inference
d)
Exercise
35.

Scientific Questions should be based upon ______________.

a)

experiments

b)

observations

c)

feelings

d)

prediction

36.

Which one of the is not a step of the scientific process?

a)

Asking a question

b)

Collecting data

c)

Providing an explanation

d)

An inference

37.
When you are using your 5 senses to gather facts and information, you are...
a)
Making observations
b)
Making evidence
c)
Making science
38.
Which of the following is relevant evidence from the image? 
a)
1 American with a gold medal, 2 Russians with bronze and silver
b)
They are three good friends hanging out 
c)
They are wearing nice jackets 
39.

Pick the reasoning that best explains the evidence:

Claim: People should eat apples

Evidence: Apples have a lot of vitamin C

a)

Vitamin C is important for people because it helps bones, skin, and the immune system stay strong and healthy

b)

Apples contain 8.4 milligrams of vitamin C, or 14% of the recommended daily amount

c)

Apples taste really good with caramel

d)

Apples have also been shown to reduce the risk of heart disease

40.

 

Pick the reasoning that best explains the evidence:

Claim: Look twice before crossing the street

Evidence: In America, over 6000 pedestrians are killed in car accidents each year

a)

Pedestrian means "a person walking along a road or in a developed area."

b)

One time I crossed the street without looking and I was fine

c)

2020 saw a 4.8% increase in pedestrian deaths from the previous year

d)

This shows that roads can be a dangerous place and it is important to be careful

41.

Pick the reasoning that best explains the evidence:

Claim: Junk food is bad for you

Evidence: Eating fast food just once a week can increase your chance of heart disease by 20%

a)

Americans on average eat 3 times more sugar than they're supposed to.

b)

This is because fast food, like other junk food, is high in sodium, saturated fat, and cholesterol

c)

In the US, someone dies from heart disease every 36 seconds

d)

This means you shouldn't eat fast food.

42.

Claim, Evidence, or Reasoning?

Information from a reliable source.

a)

Claim

b)

Evidence

c)

Reasoning

43.

Claim, Evidence, or Reasoning?

Consists of one sentence.

a)

Claim

b)

Evidence

c)

Reasoning

44.

Claim, Evidence, or Reasoning?

Shows how or why data supports a claim.

a)

Claim

b)

Evidence

c)

Reasoning

45.

Claim, Evidence, or Reasoning?

Ties together claim and evidence.

a)

Claim

b)

Evidence

c)

Reasoning

46.

Claim, Evidence, or Reasoning?

Information gathered from hands-on investigations, readings, videos, ...

a)

Claim

b)

Evidence

c)

Reasoning

47.

Claim, Evidence, or Reasoning?

Includes one or more scientific principles.

a)

Claim

b)

Evidence

c)

Reasoning

48.

Claim, Evidence, or Reasoning?

Answers the question.

a)

Claim

b)

Evidence

c)

Reasoning

49.

C-E-R stands for

a)

Claim, Evidence, Reasoning

b)

Claim, Extra, Reasoning

c)

Claim, Evidence, Readiness

50.

The C-E-R framework is used for

a)

writing specific and accurate scientific explanations

b)

organizing data from a lab investigation

c)

analyzing patterns in data

d)

creating drawings of scientific concepts

51.

Claim, Evidence, or Reasoning?

It is the data that supports your claim.

a)

Claim

b)

Evidence

c)

Reasoning

52.

When writing a scientific explanation, you can include opinions.

a)

True

b)

False

53.

What is used to measure (but not precise), heat, and mix large amounts of liquids?

a)

beaker

b)

flask

c)

test tube

d)

graduated cylinder

54.

What equipment allows you to see small objects?

a)

beaker

b)

compound light microscope

c)

flask

d)

test tube

55.

What equipment allows you to measure liquid's volume and measures in milliliters?

a)

test tube

b)

beaker

c)

flask

d)

graduated cylinder

56.

Which equipment measures temperature in liquid or gas, and measures in degrees Celsius?

a)

hot plate

b)

beaker

c)

thermometer

d)

bunsen burner

57.

Which equipment holds, measures, and mixes liquids (not a precise measurement), and measures in milliliters?

a)

flask

b)

test tube

c)

beaker

d)

graduated cylinder

58.

Which equipment heats liquids and some stir liquids?

a)

beaker

b)

graduated cylinder

c)

flask

d)

hot plate

59.

Which equipment heats objects with an open flame?

a)

hot plate

b)

thermometer

c)

bunsen burner

d)

beaker

60.

This is used to protect your eyes during an experiment

a)

scoop

b)

funnel

c)

bunsen burner

d)

goggles

61.

This is used to pour lab materials into an object with a small opening

a)

scoop

b)

funnel

c)

bunsen burner

d)

goggles

62.

When finished working with hazardous chemicals, you should always:

a)

Treat your hands with some lotion

b)

Wash your hands with soap and water

c)

Wipe your hands on a towel only

d)

Wipe your hands on your clothes

63.

Long hair in the lab MUST be:

a)

Cut short

b)

Tied back

c)

Neatly brushed

d)

Held over a flame

64.

If you do not understand a direction, you should:

a)

Try several methods until something works

b)

Ask the teacher before proceeding

c)

Skip it and go onto the next part

d)

Mix chemicals randomly

65.

Horseplay and pranks are allowed in the science lab.

a)

TRUE

b)

FALSE

66.

It is okay to eat or drink in the science lab.

a)

TRUE

b)

FALSE

67.

Which of the following is an example of a qualitative observation?

a)

The temperature is 25°C

b)

The liquid is blue

c)

The mass is 50 grams

d)

The length is 10 cm

68.

Identify the independent variable in an experiment where you test the effect of different amounts of sunlight on plant growth.

a)

Amount of water

b)

Type of plant

c)

Amount of sunlight

d)

Growth of the plant

69.

Which of the following is a correct inference based on the observation: "The leaves of the plant are wilting"?

a)

The plant is not getting enough water

b)

The plant is green

c)

The plant is 30 cm tall

d)

The plant is in a pot

70.

Which of the following best describes a hypothesis?

a)

A proven fact

b)

A testable prediction

c)

A random guess

d)

An unchangeable statement

71.

In a CER (Claim, Evidence, Reasoning) framework, what does the "Reasoning" part involve?

a)

Stating the claim

b)

Providing data

c)

Explaining why the evidence supports the claim

d)

Making observations

72.

You observe that a plant grows faster when placed near a window. What is a reasonable inference you can make?

a)

The plant needs more water

b)

The plant grows faster with more sunlight

c)

The plant is a type of cactus

d)

The plant is in a larger pot

73.

If you are testing the effect of fertilizer on plant growth, what would be the dependent variable?

a)

Type of fertilizer

b)

Amount of sunlight

c)

Growth of the plant

d)

Type of plant

74.

Which of the following is an example of a quantitative observation?

a)

The solution is clear

b)

The temperature is 22°C

c)

The liquid smells sweet

d)

The plant is tall

75.

You conducted an experiment and found that increasing the amount of water given to a plant increases its height. What is your claim?

a)

Water has no effect on plant height

b)

Increasing water decreases plant height

c)

Increasing water increases plant height

d)

Plant height is not related to water

76.

In an experiment, you measure the height of plants every week for a month. What type of data are you collecting?

a)

Qualitative

b)

Quantitative

c)

Hypothetical

d)

Theoretical

77.

You have a graph showing the temperature change over a week. How would you interpret a sudden spike in temperature on the third day?

a)

The temperature was constant

b)

The temperature decreased

c)

The temperature increased suddenly

d)

The temperature remained the same

78.

After conducting an experiment, you find that your results do not support your hypothesis. What should you do next?

a)

Ignore the results

b)

Change the data to fit the hypothesis

c)

Revise the hypothesis and conduct the experiment again

d)

Publish the incorrect results

79.

Series of steps followed by scientists to answer questions.

a)

hypothesis

b)

experiment

c)

scientific method

d)

conclusion

80.

Which of the following is an example of a hypothesis?

a)

Plants need water to grow

b)

If plants are given more sunlight, they will grow taller

c)

Plants are green

d)

Plants can photosynthesize

81.

What is the independent variable in an experiment testing the effect of different soil types on plant growth?

a)

Type of soil

b)

Amount of water

c)

Growth of the plant

d)

Amount of sunlight

82.

Which of the following is a qualitative observation?

a)

The plant has broad leaves

b)

The plant is 15 cm tall

c)

The plant weighs 200 grams

d)

The plant grew 5 cm in a week

83.

What is the primary purpose of the 'Claim' in the CER framework?

a)

To provide evidence

b)

To state a conclusion or answer

c)

To explain the reasoning

d)

To make an observation

84.

Which of the following best describes 'Evidence' in the CER framework?

a)

Data or information that supports the claim

b)

A hypothesis

c)

An untested assumption

d)

A random guess

85.

In the CER framework, what is the role of 'Reasoning'?

a)

To state the hypothesis

b)

To provide a summary

c)

To connect the evidence to the claim

d)

To describe the experiment

86.
Observations that are made using only the senses and that describe properties.
a)
qualitative observations
b)
quantitative observations
87.

​ (a)   observations describe. For Example: color, texture, smell, etc.

Choose from the below words
Qualitative
Quantitative
Inquisitive
88.

Match the following: Qualitative vs Quantitative Observation

a)

6 cm long

1.

Quantitative

b)

The tail has 10 black rings on it

2.

Quantitative

c)

The fur is soft

3.

Qualitative

d)

Sand is rough

4.

Qualitative

e)

My foot is 9.5 inches long

5.

Quantitative

89.

During which step of the scientific inquiry do you propose what you think will happen?

a)

Ask a question

b)

Experiment

c)

Hypothesis

d)

Conclusion

90.

Scientists start with a _____________. This is what they want to find out.

a)

hypothesis

b)

experiment

c)

conclusion

d)

question

91.

After they ask a question, scientists make a good guess. This is called the ____________________.

a)

hypothesis

b)

question

c)

conclusion

d)

data

92.
The yard is wet so it must have rained last night is an example of a (an)
a)
constant
b)
control
c)
inference
d)
quantitative data
93.

Which of the following is an inference?

a)

The boy's favorite color must be blue, because his shirt is blue.

b)

The boy is wearing a blue shirt.

c)

The boy told me his favorite color is blue.

d)

The boy has blue eyes.

94.

You need to collect ____________ in your experiment that supports your hypothesis.

a)

graphs

b)

plants

c)

microscopes

d)

data

95.

What is the definition of experiments?

a)

Controlled tests or investigations conducted to gather data and test hypotheses.

b)

Random guesses made without any purpose or goal.

c)

Observations made without any systematic approach.

d)

Uncontrolled tests or investigations conducted to gather data and test hypotheses.

96.

You should only do an experiment one time for the best results.

a)

True

b)

False

97.

Christian conducts an experiment to test hypothesis that adding sugar to water increases its boiling point. Christian conducts several trials of the experiment. What does conducting the trials allow Christian to do?

a)

choose different variables to test

b)

make sure the results are reliable

c)

change the hypothesis based on the results

d)

change the results at the end of the experiment

98.

After completing an experiment, what should scientists do?

a)

Form a hypothesis

b)

They should do nothing

c)

Record and analyze data

d)

Write a conclusion

99.
Should experiments be repeated over and over to see if the results are the same each time?
a)
yes
b)
no
100.
Why is it important to perform multiple trials during an experiment? 
a)
It makes sure your results are more accurate 
b)
It fixes errors from the experiment 
c)
It allows you to keep track of your materials 
d)
It is not important to have multiple trials 
101.

What variable in an experiment is measured? - it is also called the responding variable.

For example: measuring the amount of mold on bread

a)

Dependent variable

b)

Operational Definition

c)

Independent Variable

d)

Control Variable

102.

What can be defined as:

a possible explanation for a set of observations, or an educated guess that must be "testable."

a)

Scientific Theory

b)

Communicating

c)

Hypothesis

d)

Claim

103.

If plants are exposed to sunlight, then they will grow taller.

What part of the scientific method is this an example of?

a)

Procedure

b)

Hypothesis

c)

Question

d)

Results

104.

Graphing data can help you recognize

a)

predictions

b)

patterns

c)

inferences

d)

bias

105.

Raul wants to study how pot size affects the growth of plants. To do this, he intends to purchase three different pots of varying diameter. Then, he will fill each pot with the same amount of soil and plant different kinds of flowers in each pot. Finally, he will place the pots side by side in a sunny location and water each pot daily with the same amount of water.


Will Raul's experimental set-up produce valid results?

a)

Yes; Raul set up his experiment correctly so the results will be valid.

b)

Yes; Raul has a testable hypothesis so the experiment is valid.

c)

No; Raul doesn't have a testable hypothesis so the experiment is pointless.

d)

No; Raul changes more than one variable so the results will be invalid.

106.

Which of these is an observation?

a)

The dog is 4 years old.

b)

The dog is wearing a hat.

107.

Choose 2 inferences about this picture.

a)

Today is the dog's birthday.

b)

There is a candle on the cake.

c)

The dog has a tag on the collar.

d)

The dog will eat the cake.

108.

What observation could be made about the picture.

a)

The child is feeling cold.

b)

The child will play outside.

c)

The child is dressed with many clothes

d)

The child will stay warm while he is outside.

109.

What inference could be made about this picture.

a)

The child is wearing mostly red.

b)

This is a child.

c)

The child is cold.

d)

The child is overdressed.

110.
Mr. S. sets up an experiment to see how the mass of a ball affects the distance it rolls off a ramp.  Identify the independent variable.
a)
distance traveled by the ball
b)
height of the ramp
c)
mass of the ball
d)
weight of the ball
111.
The variable the is changed on purpose is..
a)
Constant
b)
Control
c)
Independent Variable
d)
Dependent Variable
112.
The variable that is being tested, counted, or measured and is responding to the independent variable is known as 
a)
Control
b)
Constant
c)
Independent Variable
d)
Dependent Variable
113.

Always change your hypothesis during an experiment to make it match the results

a)

True

b)

False

114.

The ________________ is the way in which scientists gather and use information.

a)
Scientific Method
b)
Artistic Approach
c)
Philosophical Theory
d)
Historical Analysis
115.

A hypothesis is 

a)
A guess or prediction about a particular phenomenon
b)
A proven scientific fact
c)
A mathematical equation
d)
A type of scientific instrument

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