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Quiz #1 Science Basics

Total questions: 67

Worksheet time: 48mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

In a laboratory, the following should NOT be worn

a)

gloves

b)

open toed shoes

c)

apron

d)

goggles

2.
Horseplay or practical jokes in the laboratory are
a)
ok as long as  you're done
b)
always accepted
c)
dangerous and could cause harm and invalidate the experiment
d)
fun
3.
You are heating a piece of glass and now want to pick it up. You should 
a)
pour cold water on it
b)
use tongs
c)
pick up the end that looks cooler
d)
use a rag or paper towels
4.

A student can pick up any broken glass as long as they throw it in the trash.

a)

True

b)

False

5.
Long hair in the laboratory must be 
a)
A. cut short. 
b)
B. held away from the experiment with one hand.
c)
 C. always neatly groomed.
d)
D. tied back or kept entirely out of the way with a hair band, hairpins, or other confining device.
6.
While performing an experiment in the lab you read that you will be working with an open flame, glass beakers, and water.  What are the correct pieces of safety equipment you must be wearing?
a)
gloves, goggles
b)
goggles, gloves, apron
c)
apron, goggles
d)
gloves, apron
7.
Chipped or cracked glassware is okay to use.
a)
True
b)
False
8.
If you get something in your eyes, how long do you need to use the eyewash station?
a)
15 - 20 seconds
b)
5 minutes
c)
15 - 20 minutes
d)
Don't use the eyewash.
9.
During the lab your materials should be
a)
In your locker
b)
Nice and organized
c)
Spread out all over your workspace 
d)
On the floor
10.
When using a sharp object, you should 
a)
Cut away from yourself or others
b)
Cut toward your lab partner
c)
Cut toward the floor
d)
Cut toward yourself
11.
What does PASS stand for?
a)
Pull, Aim, Spray, Sweep
b)
Pull, Aim, Squeeze, Sweep
c)
Pull, Aim, Squeeze, Spray
d)
Press, Aim, Spray, Sweep
12.
What does PPE stand for? 
a)
Personal Protective Equipment
b)
Protective Personal Equipment
c)
Penguins Pick Eggplant
d)
Personal Proper Equipment
13.

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

a)

scoop

b)

funnel

c)

bunsen burner

d)

goggles

14.

This is used to protect your eyes during an experiment

a)

scoop

b)

funnel

c)

bunsen burner

d)

goggles

15.

This is used to produce flame for science experiments

a)

scoop

b)

funnel

c)

bunsen burner

d)

goggles

16.

This is used to hold test tubes

a)

test tube holder

b)

eye wash

c)

eye dropper

d)

lab apron

17.

This is used to protect your body and clothes during an experiment.

a)

test tube holder

b)

eye wash

c)

eye dropper

d)

lab apron

18.

This is used to store and mix chemicals during an experiment

a)

fire extinguisher

b)

thermometer

c)

beaker

d)

tongs

19.

This is used to find the amount of heat in an object (temperature)

a)

fire extinguisher

b)

thermometer

c)

beaker

d)

tongs

20.

This is used to clean test tubes

a)

test tube brush

b)

ruler

c)

forceps

d)

test tube

21.

This is used find the length of an object

a)

test tube brush

b)

ruler

c)

forceps

d)

test tube

22.

This is used to pick up small objects in the science lab

a)

test tube brush

b)

ruler

c)

forceps

d)

test tube

23.

This is used to find the mass of an object

a)

graduated cylinder

b)

inference

c)

observation

d)

triple beam balance

24.

This is used to hold and mix chemicals

a)

test tube brush

b)

ruler

c)

forceps

d)

test tube

25.

This is a conclusion that a person makes based on past experiences or known facts

a)

graduated cylinder

b)

inference

c)

observation

d)

triple beam balance

26.

This is a conclusion that a person makes based on their 5 senses (hearing, seeing, smelling, tasting, touching)

a)

graduated cylinder

b)

inference

c)

observation

d)

triple beam balance

27.

This is used to put out a fire

a)

fire extinguisher

b)

thermometer

c)

beaker

d)

tongs

28.
What is special about graduated cylinders?
a)
They hold large quantities of liquid safely
b)
They measure small amounts very accurately. We use them when precision is important.
c)
They allow us to examine the liquid, we use them when looking for suspended solids.
d)
They are easily heated. We use graduated cylinders to heat liquids
29.
a)
beaker
b)
graduated cylinder
c)
erlenmeyer flask
d)
test tube
30.
Identify the equipment shown here:
a)
wire gauze
b)
flame spreader
c)
sieve
d)
mesh
31.
What is this called?
a)
Test Tube
b)
Beaker
c)
Eye Dropper
d)
Flask
32.
What is this item? 
a)
Petri Dish
b)
Forceps
c)
Graduated Cylinder
d)
Test Tube
33.
What is the name of this equipment?
a)
Wooden Corks
b)
Rubber Stoppers
c)
Plugs
d)
Lids
34.
Name this science equipment that is used to measure mass.
a)
Balance
b)
pH Meter
c)
Digital Thermometer
d)
Spectrometer
35.

What is a hypothesis?

a)

the thing changed on purpose in the experiment

b)

an explanation about what you observed

c)

using your 5 senses to gather data

d)

an educated guess about the outcome of an experiment

36.

What two words should be in your hypothesis?

a)

I think

b)

If ...then...

c)

It will

d)

No idea

37.

When is a hypothesis written?

a)

before you decide on a question

b)

after the experiment

c)

before the experiment

d)

after the conclusion

38.

Choose the correctly written hypothesis for "What is the effect of putting Pam Cooking Spray on the bottom of a sled?"

a)

I think the sled will slide faster.

b)

If I put Pam Cooking Spray on the bottom of my sled, then I will win the race."

c)

If I put Pam Cooking Spray on the bottom of my sled, then I will slide faster.

39.

The independent variable is

a)

the part the scientist measures

b)

the part the scientist changes or is testing

c)

a letter

40.

The dependent variable is the part

a)

the letter in the equation

b)

the part being changed

c)

the part being measured

41.

A hypothesis is never wrong.

a)

True

b)

False

42.

When we write a conclusion, we state

a)

that our hypothesis was correct or incorrect.

b)

that our hypothesis was proven or disproven.

c)

that out hypothesis was a good guess or a poor guess.

43.

Which step in the scientific method comes after writing the hypothesis?

a)

Test hypothesis

b)

Ask Questions

c)

Draw Conclusions

d)

Share Results

44.
A series of steps used by scientists to solve a problem or answer a question. 
a)
scientific method
b)
recipe
c)
data collection
d)
metric system
45.
Which is NOT a step in the scientific method?
a)
Make observation
b)
Form a theory
c)
Collect data
d)
Form a hypothesis
46.
A testable explanation to a problem that has not yet been tested. 
a)
data
b)
theory
c)
hypothesis
d)
fact
47.
Testing a hypothesis often involves a(n):
a)
answer
b)
experiment
c)
problem
d)
safety check
48.
The name of the information that you get from your experiment (you organize it into charts and graphs).
a)
observations
conclusion
b)
data
c)
variables
d)
hypothesis
49.
If I ride my bike to school instead of walking, then I will get to school faster. What is the dependent variable?
a)
True
b)
How fast you get to school
c)
Riding a bike or walking
d)
False
50.
After you write your conclusion, it is important to share your results with others. 
a)
True
b)
False 
51.
A hypothesis is simply a prediction that has not yet been _.
a)
proven or disproven
b)
made into a theory
c)
results calculated
d)
written about
52.

A car salesman records information about the cars he is selling.


The colour of each car is _____ data

a)

Qualitative

b)

Continuous

c)

Discrete

53.

A shop owner records information about his customers.


The distance they traveled to get to the shop is _____ data

a)

Qualitative

b)

Quantitative

54.

A shop owner records information about his customers.


The average amount of money spent is _____ data

a)

Qualitative

b)

Quantitative

55.

A shop owner records information about his customers.


The method of transport is _____ data

a)

Qualitative

b)

Quantitative

56.

A testable explanation to a problem that has not yet been tested.

a)

data

b)

theory

c)

hypothesis

d)

fact

57.
Your learning objective is to get students to understand the concept of projection when speaking. Where can you find video resources from professional speakers who record and share their own public performances?
a)
Drive
b)
Maps
c)
YouTube
d)
Drawings
58.
When writing a lesson plan, which E do I use as a "hook" to get the scholars interested?
a)
Engage
b)
Explore
c)
Explain
d)
Elaborate
59.
Which E does the teacher act as the facilitator while the scholars participate in activities that allow them to share ideas and record observations?
a)
Engage
b)
Explore
c)
Evaluate
d)
Elaborate
60.
Under which E do I provide new vocabulary, as well as listen and build on the conversations of the scholars?
a)
Engage
b)
Extend
c)
Explain
d)
Explore
61.
Which E encourages the scholars to apply their newly acquired knowledge to an activity or an assignment?
a)
Engage
b)
Evaluate
c)
Elaborate
d)
Explain
62.
Which E allows the teacher to assess whether or not the scholars have learned the necessary skills to reach their academic goals?
a)
Explore
b)
Evaluate
c)
Explain
d)
Elaborate
63.
How many variables should be tested at a time?
a)
Three
b)
Zero
c)
Two
d)
One
64.
What is the first step in the scientific method?
a)
Make an observation --> Question
b)
Design and conduct an experiment
c)
Make an hypothesis
d)
Share your results
65.
Why do scientists use the scientific method?
a)
To make sure they get credit for their discoveries.
b)
To make sure their results are valid and can be performed by other scientists.
c)
So that other scientist don't get mad at them
66.
What are the materials in your scientific method? 
a)
your favorite markers and lucky eraser
b)
everything you will need to complete your experiment
c)
a hypothesis
d)
step by step directions to complete an experiment
67.
Should experiments be repeated over and over to see if the results are the same each time?
a)
yes
b)
no

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